Louisiana
A better Louisiana is on the horizon, but we must act now
Over the last year, the Pelican Institute has been traveling the state, speaking to individuals and [...]
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The Broken Promises of Louisiana’s Medicaid Expansion
Some in Louisiana want to claim that the state’s expansion of Medicaid to able-bodied adults represents a [...]
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Who does the National Education Association really represent?
There’s been a lot of debate over education policy and, more recently, teacher pay raises, retirement [...]
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The Pelican Institute Opposes Higher Taxes on Airline Travelers
This week, the Pelican Institute joined groups around the country in signing a letter opposing [...]
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Happy Constitution Day!
September 17th is a historic day. On this date in 1787, the delegates of the Constitutional Convention [...]
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Mens Rea in Louisiana
One of the most powerful functions government can exercise is holding someone criminally accountable for [...]
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Pelican Institute Joins Groups Nationwide in Defending Louisiana Workers’ Rights
This week, the Pelican Institute signed onto a letter opposing the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) [...]
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“Inside the Vault” Shows the Promise of Smart Government
On September 1, the Louisiana Treasurer’s office launched its much anticipated website, “Inside the Vault [...]
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New LSU “Jobs” Study about Benefits of Medicaid Expansion Raises More Questions Than It Answers
by Chris Jacobs The release by the Louisiana Department of Health late Friday afternoon of an updated [...]
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