Economic growth
Pelican Institute Urges Support for SB 490: Protecting Louisiana Families from Rising Energy Costs While Powering Economic Growth
As Louisiana lawmakers and utility regulators convene today to address growing electricity demand and [...]
Read more
YES on Constitutional Amendment 4: Begin to End the Inventory Tax
The Pelican Institute recommends a YES vote on Constitutional Amendment 4. Sound tax policy should do two [...]
Read more
Louisiana Supreme Court Delivers a Win for Common Sense and Economic Growth
What if a single court decision could unlock billions in investment, protect local decision-making, and [...]
Read more
Liberty vs. the Leviathan: Price Controls Never Work, Even Ones Proposed by Conservatives
Credit card interest rates can feel punishing. When cash gets tight, many American families turn to [...]
Read more
Fiscal Discipline: The Key to Lasting Tax Relief in Louisiana
The Pelican Institute has been vocal in its support of the historic tax reform enacted in late 2024, made [...]
Read more
The American Dream: Still a Reality?
The idea of the American Dream has become central to our national identity, drawing from the writings of [...]
Read more
Debt Is the Fire—And Louisiana Is in the Path
Federal spending is out of control. Washington is racking up debt faster than at any time outside a world [...]
Read more
Congress Must Act: Preempt State AI Patchwork to Fuel America’s—and Louisiana’s—Innovation Fire
As the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) barrels toward a December showdown, House Republicans, [...]
Read more
Bayou Built: Louisiana Businesses are Paving the Way
New Orleans has a reputation that precedes it. Fondly referred to as the “Big Easy” and known for its [...]
Read more