Louisiana
A Tale of Two States
Louisiana has been called many things—New York is not one of them. From climate to culture, and now data [...]
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Louisiana Shouldn’t Force Groups to Choose Between Speaking Up and Upholding Privacy
Louisiana has a long tradition of loud, messy, public argument. Utility rate cases, pipeline fights, data [...]
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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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Louisiana’s Test Scores Are Rising. So are the Number of Children Still Waiting for a School that Fits.
Louisiana’s public schools have become a national talking point. Two straight rounds of gains on the [...]
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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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Star Power: Satellites in Space Boost Connectivity in Louisiana
Louisiana has attacked the digital divide with grit and efficiency. The state’s broadband office, [...]
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250 Years On: What We Owe This Moment
Raise a glass to freedom, something they can never take away. My favorite song from Hamilton has been [...]
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