jobs and opportunity
Employment Declines for the 7th Straight Month: Louisiana Economic Situation January 2024
Louisiana’s economy needs a comeback. While there are many reasons why, a major reason is that the state [...]
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(BIG) Solutions (mini) Summit(s) Tech and Innovation Recap
Louisiana has the potential to be a tech and innovation destination. During the Pelican Institute’s [...]
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(BIG) Solutions (mini) Summit(s) Tax Reform Recap
Louisiana’s tax code is a serious hindrance to job growth in our state. During the Pelican Institute’s [...]
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N.C. tax reform: A model for Louisiana
by Brian Balfour, senior vice president of research, John Locke Foundation If Louisiana wants to look for [...]
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Reading Between the Lines on Latest Jobs Report
by Eric Peterson, director of the Pelican Center for Technology and Innovation Policy At first glance, [...]
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Last Jobs Report of the Year A Mixed Bag
by Eric Peterson, Director of Policy During the holiday season, Louisianans have more on their mind than [...]
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Governor Edwards Adds New Economic Restrictions, Pelican Statement
Today, Gov. John Bel Edwards announced Louisiana is returning to Phase 2 of the state’s COVID-19 [...]
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Unemployment spikes again in Louisiana
Despite mostly good news on both the Louisiana health and economic fronts over the last few months, [...]
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Good Economic News Continues
While most Americans were following the latest twists and turns in the election last week, some excellent [...]
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