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Unlocking Opportunity – How Pelican Institute Brought “One Door” to Louisiana
The Vision – From Dependence to Dignity In 2021, the Pelican Institute for Public Policy launched the [...]
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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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Louisiana Forges a Path from Poverty to Prosperity through “One Door” Legislation
This legislative session, lawmakers are taking a bold step toward breaking the cycle of poverty and [...]
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Comprehensive Task Force Report Presents Opportunity to Drive One Door to Self-Sufficiency Initiative Forward
Louisiana is famous for its rich culture, beautiful landscape, and abundant natural resources. Yet, many [...]
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A Fragmented System: Louisiana Audit Calls for Improved Coordination in Social Safety Net and Workforce Programs
A recent performance audit conducted by the Louisiana Legislative Auditor found significant shortcomings [...]
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For Whom Is School Choice, and Who’s For It?
As Louisiana’s state government transitions to new leadership, with a new governor, legislature, and [...]
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How Reforming Louisiana’s Safety-Net Programs Will Increase Prosperity
Louisiana has one of the highest poverty rates out of all the states, but why? That’s a complicated [...]
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Audits of safety net programs enable “One Door” to combat poverty in Louisiana
You may not have noticed as other hot-button issues have taken center stage, but over the past few years, [...]
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