New Orleans
WATCH: Q&A with NOLA District Attorney Candidates
Voters in New Orleans will elect a new District Attorney this fall, and the person elected has the [...]
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While National Economy is Improving, Much of Louisiana is Still Lagging
Just in time for the Independence Day Holiday, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released some good [...]
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Pelican Institute Urges State Lawmakers To Forge New Economic Future in Third Special Session
NEW ORLEANS, La. (June 18, 2018) — The following is a statement from Daniel Erspamer, chief executive [...]
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New Orleans To Refund $28 Million in Red Light Camera Revenue
For years, The Pelican Institute has been warning citizens in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Lafayette, and [...]
Read moreDaniel Erspamer: Bold New Approaches Needed For Louisiana
The Pelican Institute’s CEO, Daniel Erspamer, recently had an OpEd published by The Advocate, both [...]
Read moreLouisiana Ranked Worst for State Lawsuit Climate
A recent survey from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce has identified Louisiana as the worst state in the [...]
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Charter Schools Deserve Freedom of Choice
The issue is whether charter school leadership will make the decision on when or whether to return to the [...]
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The Cuban Dilemma
Louisianans would be wise to give careful consideration to both sides of this issue before committing to one.
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Freedom Drives Success in New Orleans Charter School Revolution
Reforms made after the storm have transformed the New Orleans public education system, with the most [...]
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