Local Government
Constitutional Fund Dedications are No Way to Craft a Budget
Louisiana voters will consider five constitutional amendments when they got to the polls on May 16. Amendment 3, which makes permanent a teacher pay raise, is probably the most discussed—and the least understood. From heated Facebook posts to mail…
U.S. Supreme Court Ruling in Landmark Louisiana Coastal…
The City of New Orleans’ budget woes are well documented. At the end of 2025, the City required a…
Why HB 680 Is Essential to “One Door to Work”
Louisiana stands at a pivotal moment. With tens of billions of dollars in new economic development…
A Voter’s Guide to Louisiana’s May 2026 Constitutional…
Constitutional amendments offer voters an opportunity to shape the fundamental rules of government.…
A Guide to Louisiana’s May 2026 Constitutional…
Constitutional amendments offer voters an opportunity to shape the fundamental rules of government.…
End Louisiana’s Inventory Tax with Amendment 4 – Pelican Policy
The Pelican Institute is neutral on Constitutional Amendment 5, but it recommends voters weigh both possible short-term benefits with long-term challenges of our state’s sprawling judicial system.Constitutions often reflect a balance between…
End Louisiana’s Inventory Tax with Amendment 4 –…
The Pelican Institute recommends a YES vote on Constitutional Amendment 4.Sound tax policy should do…
Local Decisions, Better Outcomes – Pelican Policy
The Pelican Institute recommends a YES vote on Constitutional Amendment 2.Government works best when…
Pay off Debt and Make Teacher Pay Raise Permanent –…
The Pelican Institute recommends a YES vote on Constitutional Amendment 3.Good public policy often…
Local Decisions, Better Outcomes – Pelican Policy
The Pelican Institute recommends a YES vote on Constitutional Amendment 2.Government works best when…
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