Legal & Regulatory
This Summer, Let’s Parent More and Regulate Less
As the mother of a teenager, I understand the temptation.School is out. Schedules are looser. Work is still demanding. The weather is miserably hot. And sometimes it feels easier to let our kids disappear into their phones for hours than to…
How Many Laws Are Too Many?
A total of 1,259 bills were filed during the 2026 Louisiana Legislative Session, which adjourned on…
Sunlight Over Secrecy: Why HB 763 Matters
Louisiana works best when government operates in the open. At the Pelican Institute, that’s a…
U.S. Supreme Court Ruling in Landmark Louisiana Coastal…
Yesterday, the U.S. Supreme Court issued an 8-0 decision in Chevron USA, Inc. v. Plaquemines Parish.…
Interview with Louisiana Works Secretary Susie Schowen…
The debate over pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) in Louisiana continues, with lawmakers advancing…
Great Occupational Licensing Reforms to Watch in the 2026 Regular Legislative Session – Pelican Policy
The 2026 regular legislative session brings some welcome news for occupational licensure reform. This year, several legislators are sponsoring bills that will make it easier for Louisianans to work in the lawful profession of their choice. Here are a…
Untangling the Truth About Natural Hair Braiding in…
The Louisiana legislature will once again consider bills related to the practice of natural hair…
Braid Against the Machine: Louisiana’s 600-Hour Money…
The number of states requiring an occupational license to braid natural hair has increased over the…
Teachers, You Don’t Have to Tap Out to Unions!
Earlier this month, U.S. Department of Education Secretary Linda McMahon took to social media with…
A Win for Louisiana: SCOTUS Limits Trump’s Tariffs
Louisiana is one of the most trade-exposed states in America. That’s not a slogan, it’s our economic…
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