Legislative Update: Louisiana’s Taxation Strategies Garner National Attention

By Editor

06/17/2011

Fergus Hodgson provides an overview of tax policy changes within the current legislative session.

TAGS: Amazon Tax, Fergus Hodgson, Income tax, Pelican Institute, Tax Foundation

Garland Robinette Talks Criminal Justice Reform with Pelican Institute

By Editor

06/10/2011

Pelican President, Kevin Kane, advocates cost-saving approaches adopted successfully by other states.

TAGS: Kevin Kane, Pelican Institute, Prison Reform

Research: Looming Pension Crisis Ignored

By Editor

04/13/2011

The Pelican Institute's latest research compares Louisiana's pension crisis Wisconsin's. Despite less coverage, Louisiana's situation is far worse, and Bobby Jindal's plan is nowhere near enough to make a dent in the unfunded liabilities.

TAGS: Bobby Jindal, LASERS, Louisiana Deficit, Pelican Institute, pensions

Government Salaries Open for All to See: Introducing Louisiana Sunshine

By Fergus Hodgson

03/15/2011

As fiscal pressure dominates political debates across the nation, Louisianians can now see all state employee salaries at the click of a button.

TAGS: Fergus Hodgson, Louisiana Sunshine, Pelican Institute, Salaries, Transparency

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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