Government spending
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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The American Dream: Still a Reality?
The idea of the American Dream has become central to our national identity, drawing from the writings of [...]
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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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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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What 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 [...]
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Strings Attached: How Federal Funding Affects State and Local Policies
Change—some of it much-needed—is coming in the relationship between federal and state governments. As [...]
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Introducing the Government Growth Limit: What Louisiana Voters Need to Know About This Component of Constitutional Amendment #2
As voters head to the polls over the next few weeks to vote on Constitutional Amendment #2, they might be [...]
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Executive Budget Continues Progress Toward Fiscal Responsibility; More Work to Do
Thus began the state’s annual budgeting process: officials from the Division of Administration presented [...]
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