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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

New Report: Teen Unemployment and the Minimum Wage

By James Plummer
07/24/2012
Unemployment remains a major concern throughout the state of Louisiana and the nation as a whole. While the jobs situation in Louisiana is somewhat better than the national average, the unemployment rate for working-age teens (16-19) is astronomical and bodes ill for the future of Louisiana's youth.

TAGS: Bureau Of Labor Statistics, employment, Louisiana, minimum wage, Unemployment

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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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