Local Government
U.S. Supreme Court Ruling in Landmark Louisiana Coastal Lawsuit
The City of New Orleans’ budget woes are well documented. At the end of 2025, the City required a $125 million short term loan from the state to meet payroll through the end of the year. New Orleans taxpayers rely on city hall to provide services…
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 –…
The Pelican Institute is neutral on Constitutional Amendment 5, but it recommends voters weigh both…
End Louisiana’s Inventory Tax with Amendment 4 – Pelican Policy
The Pelican Institute recommends a YES vote on Constitutional Amendment 4.Sound tax policy should do two things well: raise revenue to fund essential services and create an environment where businesses can grow and invest. When taxes begin to…
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…
Enact Civil Service Reform – Pelican Policy
The Pelican Institute recommends a YES vote on Amendment 1.Representative government demands…
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