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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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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A Closer Look at Louisiana’s 2026 Budget: Pork Projects and Missed Priorities
Last month, the 2025 Louisiana Regular Legislative Session adjourned—and much happened in the final [...]
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One Big Beautiful Bill? Here’s what the experts have to say.
Checking in at 870 pages, the “One Big Beautiful Bill” addresses a multitude of policy issues large and [...]
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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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