Louisiana
Despite Signs of Improvement, Louisiana Economy Still Lagging
As Louisiana begins moving into Phase 2 of reopening from the COVID-19 shutdown, there are faint glimmers [...]
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An Unprecedented Memorial Day in Louisiana
Memorial Day is about remembering those who gave their lives to defend this great country we all love. [...]
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Pelican Responds to Selection of Next State Superintendent
Today, in an eight to three vote, the Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) [...]
Read morePelican Responds to State Plan to Reopen Louisiana’s Economy
Today, Gov. John Bel Edwards announced Louisiana will begin implementing Phase 1 of the federal [...]
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New Louisiana Unemployment Claims Continue to Climb
Soon after the Louisiana legislature was gaveled back into session, a tense debate began over whether the [...]
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Pelican Lists Qualities it Seeks in Next State Superintendent
Today, the Pelican Institute released a list of key beliefs the next state Superintendent of Education [...]
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Pelican Unveils Policy Solutions to Get Louisiana Working in the Aftermath of COVID-19
Today, the Pelican Institute released its Get Louisiana Working Policy Solutions. This plan outlines [...]
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Nearly a Quarter of Louisiana’s Labor Force has Filed for Unemployment
While Gov. John Bel Edwards unexpectedly postponed the phased reopening of Louisiana’s economy to May 15, [...]
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Louisiana Initial Unemployment Claims Top 440,000
On Monday, Governor John Bel Edwards extended the statewide stay-at-home order to May 15. Meanwhile, the [...]
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