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Citizen’s Guide to the Louisiana Fiscal Cliff

01/19/2018
As the state faces down a looming budget gap, there will be a number of proposals on the table. But, what is the real situation, and what should our state leaders do about it? Get all the facts in the Pelican Institute’s Citizen’s Guide to the Fiscal Cliff.

TAGS: Budget, Fiscal Cliff, John Bel Edwards

Will Restricting School Choice Help Louisiana?

04/04/2016
Governor John Bel Edwards clearly has different ideas about how to improve Louisiana education than former Governor Bobby Jindal.

TAGS: Bobby Jindal, Charter Schools, John Bel Edwards, School choice, Vouchers

Five Problems with Raising the Minimum Wage

By John Kay
02/05/2016
Raising the minimum wage risks putting individuals, businesses and the entire state economy in a worse position to advance a goal – helping low income households – that may not even be accomplished.

TAGS: John Bel Edwards, minimum wage

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Crime In Louisiana: Analyzing the Data


This year, disturbing reports of increased crime have dominated the news, both in Louisiana and nationally. Crime is a serious issue that demands thoughtful solutions to deter criminal behavior and promote public safety. They should be guided by data and evidence, not anecdotes. That’s why Pelican set out to review and better understand the underlying...

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