Government spending
Every Cause Has Its Champion—and Maybe a Budget Carve-Out In Louisiana
The Pelican Institute has repeatedly highlighted the drawbacks of Louisiana’s hundreds of [...]
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Task Forces, Studies, and Taxpayer Dollars: Is Louisiana Getting a Return on Investment?
The 2026 Louisiana Legislative Session saw the creation of well over 100 task forces and agency-directed [...]
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The Revenue Stabilization Trust Fund: A Savings Account or a Spending Account?
Louisiana’s reserve funds are designed to protect taxpayers during economic downturns and emergencies. [...]
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Government Growth Limit: Louisiana’s Next Step
Louisiana is moving in the right direction. Under Governor Jeff Landry, the state is beginning to deal [...]
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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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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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Louisiana’s Tax Competitiveness Problem
The Tax Foundation’s recently released 2026 State Tax Competitiveness Index ranks Louisiana 31st in the [...]
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Louisiana Is Losing the Race—and It’s Time to Get Back to Basics
Too many people are leaving, and bad policy is to blame. People are voting with their feet, and Louisiana [...]
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