Washington
Occupational Licensure: It’s Not Just Regulations That Are The Problem
The Pelican Institute has long advocated for increased freedom for Louisianans to work and pursue the [...]
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Should the States Use Article V to Rein in Federal Government?
Several states have already passed Article V resolutions for the purpose of reigning in the federal [...]
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Medicaid Expansion: Even Worse Than You Thought
Not only does Medicaid place an unreasonable burden on taxpayers, it fails to deliver a significant [...]
Read morePayroll Protection Bills Would Prohibit Mandatory Deductions for Political Activism
Louisiana lawmakers are set to take up “payroll protection” bills that would prohibit public school [...]
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Guest Commentary: Obama Mangles Lincoln on the Role of Government
In his 2012 State of the Union address President Obama defends his personal convictions regarding the [...]
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Guest Commentary: Cutting Tax Breaks Means Higher Prices
Don Briggs weighs in on the debate at the federal level. His view: burdening suppliers will do anything [...]
Read moreGuest Commentary: Mideast Turmoil – The Final Wakeup Call
"The political turmoil sweeping across countries like Egypt, Libya, Bahrain, and Tunisia has resulted in [...]
Read moreNew Nonpartisan Toolkit for Budget Reform
Led by Louisiana’s Noble Ellington, ALEC promotes “priority-based budgeting” NEW ORLEANS, La. – The [...]
Read moreData Places Louisiana First in Nation for Overpayment of Unemployment Benefits
Director of state’s workforce commission warns against state-by-state comparisons NEW ORLEANS – According [...]
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