Posted by Isabella Albano on September 26, 2025The Business Case for Second Chance HiringLouisiana faces no shortage of economic challenges—from persistent poverty to low labor force [...]Read more
Posted by Erin Bendily, Ph.D. on September 16, 2025The Erosion of Parental Trust and Responsibility in AmericaIn an era where parenting is more scrutinized than ever, the United States appears to be undergoing a [...]Read more
Posted by Erin Bendily, Ph.D. on August 21, 2025The Perils of Populism: A Free Market Warning for LouisianaIn an era where political rhetoric often pits the “little guy” against the “big guy,” populism has [...]Read more
Posted by Hope Schumaker on August 14, 2025(Machine) Learning in Louisiana SchoolsFor many around the state, last week marked the first day of school. Students, teachers, and parents [...]Read more
Posted by Sarah Harbison on August 12, 2025Arkansas PBM Law EnjoinedLouisiana lawmakers considered a bill that would have prohibited companies from owning both pharmacy [...]Read more
Posted by Daniel J. Erspamer on June 20, 2025Op-Ed: When Government Taxes Generosity, Everyone LosesLouisiana families have always stepped up when neighbors need help. Whether it’s pulling together [...]Read more
Posted by Daniel J. Erspamer on June 20, 2025Liberty vs. the Leviathan: With Tax Complexity Like “Double Drawback,” Everyone Pays the PriceYou and I know all too well that American families are paying more for just about everything these days. [...]Read more
Posted by Vance Ginn, Ph.D. on June 2, 2025What Louisianans Should Know About the “One Big Beautiful Bill”Congress is moving fast on a sweeping package known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill” (OBBB)—and it could [...]Read more
Posted by on May 5, 2025Meet the Pelican Leadership Academy Class of 2025Isabella Albano Policy Associate, Pelican Institute for Public Policy Baton Rouge Meghan Amador [...]Read more