Louisiana
YES on Constitutional Amendment 3: Pay off Debt and Make Teacher Pay Raise Permanent
The Pelican Institute recommends a YES vote on Constitutional Amendment 3. Good public policy often comes [...]
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YES on Constitutional Amendment 2: Local Decisions, Better Outcomes
The Pelican Institute recommends a YES vote on Constitutional Amendment 2. Government works best when it [...]
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Yes on Constitutional Amendment 1: Enact Civil Service Reform
The Pelican Institute recommends a YES vote on Amendment 1. Representative government demands [...]
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A Free-Market Path Forward in Louisiana’s PBM Debate
PBMs play a complex but important role in the healthcare system. As intermediaries, they negotiate drug [...]
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Six for ’26: Great Occupational Licensing Reforms to Watch in the 2026 Regular Legislative Session
The 2026 regular legislative session brings some welcome news for occupational licensure reform. This [...]
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Untangling the Truth About Natural Hair Braiding in Louisiana
The Louisiana legislature will once again consider bills related to the practice of natural hair [...]
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A Foundation to Build Upon: White House Releases a National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence
Last Friday, the White House released a National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence (AI). The [...]
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Meet the Candidates Running for Louisiana’s Public Service Commission
When Louisiana voters go to the polls this May, most of their attention will be fixed on the U.S. Senate [...]
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Louisiana Can’t Afford More Dedicated Funds in the State’s Budget
Louisiana lawmakers continue to make the state budget more rigid and less responsive by expanding the use [...]
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