Legal & Regulatory
Untangling the Truth About Natural Hair Braiding in Louisiana – Pelican Policy
The Louisiana legislature will once again consider bills related to the practice of natural hair braiding. One bill, HB266 by Rep. Michael Bayham, does away with the 500-hour training requirement and instead only requires permittees to pass an annual…
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…
Shedding Light on Louisiana’s Boards and Commissions:…
Louisiana’s occupational licensing boards get a lot of attention, and rightfully so. The state…
A Step Toward Fairer Courts and Lower Auto Insurance Rates
As 2026 gets underway, Louisiana residents finally have reason to celebrate real progress in our long fight against skyrocketing auto insurance rates. Governor Jeff Landry, Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple, and state lawmakers deserve credit for…
Pelican Institute Issues Statement in Response to Oral…
WASHINGTON, DC — Earlier today, the United States Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Chevron v.…
Senator Bill Cassidy Champions Pro-Worker Policies
Last month, United States Senator Bill Cassidy (R-Louisiana) and his colleagues on the Senate…
Louisiana’s Toxic Relationship with Lawsuit Abuse
For years, lawsuit abuse has dragged down Louisiana’s competitiveness, acting as a hidden tax on…
3 Things to Know About the Lawsuit Challenging…
1. What Is Louisiana’s Act 409 (“Charlie’s Law”)? Everyone can agree that child safety…
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