Louisiana State University in Shreveport
(Machine) Learning in Louisiana Schools
For many around the state, last week marked the first day of school. Students, teachers, and parents [...]
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Pelican Hires Louisiana Native as VP for Advocacy
Today, the Pelican Institute announced the hiring of Louisiana native and grassroots advocacy [...]
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The Big Debt
THE PELICAN INSTITUTE is offering up this five-point guide to understanding the Unfunded Accrued [...]
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Guest Commentary: Louisiana Income Tax Repeals Practical and Desirable in Near Term
Sadow: "With little disruption Louisiana could wipe out its corporate income tax in a little over a [...]
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Guest Commentary: Pastorek Brought Improvement; Let’s Hope It Continues
Jeffrey Sadow reflects on the initiatives of Paul Pastorek: He leaves "the state’s elementary and [...]
Read moreGuest Commentary: Economic Logic Backs Sale of State Benefits Office
Jeffrey Sadow projects that "right-sizing" this area would save the state an annual $60 million and not [...]
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Guest Commentary: Jindal Critics Dishonest with Use of Tax Rhetoric
Jeffrey Sadow contends that Jindal has received unjustified and misleading criticism over his pledge [...]
Read moreGuest Commentary: Report Confirms Wastefulness of Louisiana’s Media Tax Credits
Jeffrey Sadow has unearthed data, from Louisiana Economic Development's own commissioned report, that [...]
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Guest Commentary: Elections matter – GOP redistricting grand slam in offing?
Soon Louisiana redistricting will reveal the state's power players, and they will work to the advantage [...]
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