Posted by Hope Schumaker on September 11, 2026It Takes Three to Tango: AI Leadership and the Infrastructure Behind ItThree major developments have commanded the conversation around tech policy in Louisiana over recent [...]Read more
Posted by Erin Bendily, Ph.D. on September 9, 2026Pelican Institute Engages Louisiana Regulators on Energy Growth, Affordability, and the Public’s Right to Weigh InLouisiana is in the middle of two consequential debates before the Louisiana Public Service Commission — [...]Read more
Posted by Hope Schumaker on August 20, 2026Who is Using Data Centers?In a recent guest column for The Advocate, Pelican Institute CEO Daniel Erspamer outlines the returns on [...]Read more
Posted by on May 22, 2026LPSC Explores New Electricity OptionsLouisiana regulators have officially opened the door to one of the most consequential energy policy [...]Read more
Posted by Hope Schumaker on March 6, 2026For Whom Are the Data Centers?Amazon announced their plans to build two large-scale data centers in Caddo and Bossier Parish last [...]Read more
Posted by on December 12, 2025Time Is Running Out: Legislature Must Fully Fund LA GATOR to Deliver for Louisiana’s KidsAs Louisiana lawmakers gear up for the 2026 regular legislative session, one issue stands out as both [...]Read more
Posted by Erin Bendily, Ph.D. on October 23, 2025Recent Education Hearing Explores Student Pipeline to Meet Louisiana’s Workforce NeedsOn October 8, 2025, Louisiana’s House Education Committee held a hearing at the LSU Health Sciences [...]Read more
Posted by Editor on September 6, 2011Guest Commentary: The (Last) Best Chance For Reform of Caddo Parish Public SchoolsThe formation of independent public school districts within our parish offers a proven solution to the [...]Read more
Posted by Editor on June 13, 2011Guest Commentary: Another Property Tax Increase by the Caddo Parish School Board?"A basic analysis of our public school system's core metrics argues loudly against any additional [...]Read more