Exclusive Interview: What Permitorium Statistics Don’t Show

By Fergus Hodgson

04/25/2011

Contrary to rosy assessments from high profile publications and the Obama Administration, the owner of Laborde Marine reveals the uncounted devastation from the shut-down of rig operations in the Gulf of Mexico.

TAGS: Deepwater Horizon, Laborde Marine, Louisiana, oil spill, Permitorium

Commentary: President Obama Continues to Misrepresent Oil Drilling Policy

By Jamison Beuerman

03/16/2011

While Gulf production was higher in 2010 than any previously recorded year, these levels peaked prior to the BP disaster and have steadily declined ever since the imposition of the moratorium on drilling.

TAGS: Moratorium, oil drilling, Permitorium

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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