Louisianans
Poll Shows Overwhelming Majority of Louisianans Want Fiscal Transparency in Schools
Why is Louisiana consistently ranked at the bottom when it comes to education even though we outspend our [...]
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State Job Numbers Are No Cause for Celebration
As Louisianans celebrate a vastly different kind of Mardi Gras this year, the latest economic data shows [...]
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2021 starts with a whimper
by Eric Peterson, director of the Pelican Center for Technology and Innovation Policy The New Year’s [...]
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Last Jobs Report of the Year A Mixed Bag
by Eric Peterson, Director of Policy During the holiday season, Louisianans have more on their mind than [...]
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Despite hiccups, Louisiana economy slowly moving forward
by Eric Peterson, Director of Policy As 2020 winds down, I can’t help but reflect on the difficulties [...]
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Good Economic News Continues
While most Americans were following the latest twists and turns in the election last week, some excellent [...]
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Inaction on Extending Benefits Leading to Less Unemployment Claims
Last week’s economic news presented a sobering picture of the damage caused by the lockdowns in response [...]
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Louisiana Can Learn from S.C.’s COVID-19 Education Plan
There is no doubt the COVID-19 pandemic will have a lasting effect on the way our country delivers [...]
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Initial Unemployment Claims Spike Following Bar Closures
After faint signs of hope of economic recovery in recent weeks, the decision to shut down bars for the [...]
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