Louisiana
Minimum Wage Hike Would Cost Jobs for Those Who Can Least Afford It
Another election cycle means another round of politicians calling for a higher minimum wage. Officials [...]
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Another Month of Disappointing Economic Reports
With the recent economic reports from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Bureau of Economic Analysis, [...]
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Freedom to Braid
Should braiding hair require a government permission slip? Should obtaining said permission slip require [...]
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Education Spending Numbers Just Don’t Add Up
During the most recent legislative session, one of the most hotly debated issues was a $1,000 pay raise [...]
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Pelican Senior Fellow Chris Jacobs Featured in Wall Street Journal: Medicaid Expansion has Louisianans Dropping Their Private Plans
The Pelican Institute’s Senior Fellow Chris Jacobs authored a column featured in the Wall Street [...]
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Missed Opportunities During Legislative Session Increases Importance of Fall 2019 Elections
With the 2019 regular legislative session coming to a close this week, the Pelican Institute wants to [...]
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Freedom to Scoot
There is constant news coverage about the newest innovation in transportation. From driverless cars to [...]
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While Louisiana is Sinking, Many Are Concerned with Re-arranging the Deck Chairs
It’s no secret to the people of Louisiana that things aren’t going well. The state has a shrinking labor [...]
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Left in the Dust: Louisiana Ridesharing Still Lags Behind
Just a decade ago, the idea of using your cellphone to get ride from a complete stranger, driving their [...]
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