Fiscal policy
YES on Constitutional Amendment 3: Pay off Debt and Make Teacher Pay Raise Permanent
The Pelican Institute recommends a YES vote on Constitutional Amendment 3. Good public policy often comes [...]
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On Lincoln’s Birthday, Remember the Right to Rise
As Americans, we remember the great leaders of our country and reflect on their contributions to our [...]
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Setting the Tone: Fiscal Restraint in Louisiana’s FY 2027 Executive Budget
The new year is well underway, which means a new budget for the upcoming fiscal year must be proposed for [...]
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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 [...]
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Louisiana’s 2025 Comeback Agenda: A Year in Review
As 2025 ends, the Pelican Institute assesses Louisiana’s progress on its Comeback Agenda, a blueprint for [...]
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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 [...]
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American Independence = Financial Independence
When America declared its independence nearly 250 years ago, it was not only a political revolution but [...]
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Underfunded and Unreformed: A Budget That Misses the Mark
The Legislature has passed the state budget bills, sending them to Governor Landry for signature. The [...]
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REIN-ing in Government Spending in the Boot
Buckle up, Louisiana! More accountability could be coming to state regulators. Senate Bill (SB) 59, by [...]
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