Louisiana State Legislature
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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Special Delivery: Drone Technology in Our State
Louisiana is positioning itself as a leader in welcoming new and emerging technologies. From Waymos [...]
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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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How Many Laws Are Too Many?
A total of 1,259 bills were filed during the 2026 Louisiana Legislative Session, which adjourned on June [...]
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SPECIAL FEATURE: Louisiana’s School Funding Reckoning: Teacher Pay, the MFP, and the Need for a Bigger Conversation
Louisiana’s debate over teacher pay has exposed a deeper problem that policymakers can no longer afford [...]
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A Win for Worker Freedom in Louisiana! SB312 Awaits Gov. Landry’s Signature
A big win for worker freedom in Louisiana! Senate Bill 312, sponsored by Senator Kirk Talbot and [...]
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Louisiana Students Before Pork and Politics
Tax season just ended, and Louisianans likely noticed they kept more of their hard-earned income due to [...]
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