Transparency
We Need Transparency in our Schools
Taxpayers should know where the government is spending their money.
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What Louisiana’s Government Should and Shouldn’t Do During COVID-19
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact Louisiana, the response by the governor and the various [...]
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Louisianans Deserve Transparency in Education Spending
Despite spending more on education than most of its neighbors, Louisiana is producing worse outcomes for [...]
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Union Members Deserve to Know How Their Money is Spent
For years, the Pelican Institute has maintained its position as an outspoken advocate for transparency in [...]
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Missed Opportunities During Legislative Session Increases Importance of Fall 2019 Elections
With the 2019 regular legislative session coming to a close this week, the Pelican Institute wants to [...]
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While Louisiana is Sinking, Many Are Concerned with Re-arranging the Deck Chairs
It’s no secret to the people of Louisiana that things aren’t going well. The state has a shrinking labor [...]
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Guest Commentary: Let the Sunshine In!
Now is the time for real openness and transparency when private lawyers are hired by the Attorney General [...]
Read moreHigher Ed, Higher Salaries
The issue of higher education salaries has caught the attention of state Rep. Simone Champagne, R-Erath. [...]
Read moreReasons to Worry?
Potential conflicts and a growing interest in hedge funds have some eyeing Louisiana’s public retirement [...]
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