Louisianans
Setting the Tone: Fiscal Restraint in Louisiana’s FY 2027 Executive Budget
The new year is well underway, which means a new budget for the upcoming fiscal year must be proposed for [...]
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Fiscal Discipline: The Key to Lasting Tax Relief in Louisiana
The Pelican Institute has been vocal in its support of the historic tax reform enacted in late 2024, made [...]
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The American Dream: Still a Reality?
The idea of the American Dream has become central to our national identity, drawing from the writings of [...]
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Restoring the Ties that Bind: America Needs Strong Civil Society
At the core of all America’s great progress and achievements lies civil society, a fundamental yet often [...]
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One Door, Many Opportunities: A Win for Louisiana
The 2025 Louisiana Regular Session is over, with mixed results for Louisianans. A major win worth [...]
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What Louisianans Should Know About the “One Big Beautiful Bill”
Congress is moving fast on a sweeping package known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill” (OBBB)—and it could [...]
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The 2025 Legislative Session Begins: The Next Chapter in Louisiana’s Comeback Story?
State lawmakers return to Baton Rouge this week to begin the 2025 Regular Session—one that is technically [...]
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New Report: Deregulate Louisiana to Drive Opportunity and Economic Growth
Louisianans face multiple legal and regulatory barriers to starting and running a business and pursuing [...]
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Introducing the Citizens’ Guide to the FY 25 Louisiana Budget
We are thrilled to launch the Citizens’ Guide to the FY 25 Louisiana Budget, a resource designed to [...]
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