Posted by Erin Bendily, Ph.D. on November 12, 2025Unlocking Opportunity – How Pelican Institute Brought “One Door” to LouisianaThe Vision – From Dependence to Dignity In 2021, the Pelican Institute for Public Policy launched the [...]Read more
Posted by Erin Bendily, Ph.D. on September 16, 2025The Erosion of Parental Trust and Responsibility in AmericaIn an era where parenting is more scrutinized than ever, the United States appears to be undergoing a [...]Read more
Posted by Vance Ginn, Ph.D. on August 11, 2025Louisiana Is Losing the Race—and It’s Time to Get Back to BasicsToo many people are leaving, and bad policy is to blame. People are voting with their feet, and Louisiana [...]Read more
Posted by Melissa Landry on July 30, 2025Ushering in America’s New Atomic Age: Three Takeaways from the House Oversight Hearing on Nuclear Energy ReformLast week, the U.S. House Committee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs held a [...]Read more
Posted by Isabella Albano on June 25, 2025One Door, Many Opportunities: A Win for LouisianaThe 2025 Louisiana Regular Session is over, with mixed results for Louisianans. A major win worth [...]Read more
Posted by Sal E. Montalbano on June 3, 2025REIN-ing in Government Spending in the BootBuckle up, Louisiana! More accountability could be coming to state regulators. Senate Bill (SB) 59, by [...]Read more
Posted by Team Pelican on April 14, 2025Governor Landry, Legislature Lead the Way to OpportunityWe are excited to begin sharing the mainstage sessions from the recently-concluded 2025 Pelican Institute [...]Read more
Posted by Hope Schumaker on February 14, 2025Splitting the Bill: The Bottom Line of Age Verification LegislationLast year marked an influx of legislation aimed at limiting children’s access to the internet and social [...]Read more
Posted by on February 4, 2025Comprehensive Task Force Report Presents Opportunity to Drive One Door to Self-Sufficiency Initiative ForwardLouisiana is famous for its rich culture, beautiful landscape, and abundant natural resources. Yet, many [...]Read more