Legislature
Courts vs. Communities: Should Judges Override Local Land-Use Decisions?
Can the courts substitute their judgment for the reasonable judgment of local governments when it comes [...]
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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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Louisiana’s Legal Reforms: A Step Toward Fairer Courts and Lower Auto Insurance Rates
As 2026 gets underway, Louisiana residents finally have reason to celebrate real progress in our long [...]
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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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Senator Bill Cassidy Champions Pro-Worker Policies
Last month, United States Senator Bill Cassidy (R-Louisiana) and his colleagues on the Senate Health, [...]
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My Dues Paid for WHAT?
On June 14, 2025, Americans across the country took to the streets to exercise their First Amendment [...]
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The Slippery Slope of Market Intervention: Why Louisiana Must Choose Economic Freedom
The Louisiana Legislature just wrapped up its regular session, and while lawmakers accomplished much good [...]
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The 2025 Legislative Session Begins: The Next Chapter in Louisiana’s Comeback Story?
State lawmakers return to Baton Rouge this week to begin the 2025 Regular Session—one that is technically [...]
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Proposed Constitutional Amendment 2: Driving Greater Economic Prosperity for Louisiana
The March 29 election is coming up fast, and four Constitutional Amendments will appear on the ballot. [...]
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