Tax & Budget
The Key to Lasting Tax Relief in Louisiana
The Pelican Institute has been vocal in its support of the historic tax reform enacted in late 2024, made possible by Governor Jeff Landry and strong, principled legislative leadership. Their work lowered taxes for Louisiana residents, strengthened…
Debt Is the Fire—And Louisiana Is in the Path
Federal spending is out of control. Washington is racking up debt faster than at any time outside a…
Liberty v. the Leviathan: Senator Kennedy Champions…
For over half a century, American banks and credit unions have operated under financial reporting…
Louisiana’s Tax Competitiveness Problem – Pelican…
The Tax Foundation’s recently released 2026 State Tax Competitiveness Index ranks Louisiana 31st in…
American Independence = Financial Independence
When America declared its independence nearly 250 years ago, it was not only a political revolution…
Corporate Welfare: Picking Winners and Creating Losers
Politicians love to announce “big wins” when a new factory breaks ground or a large company pledges to bring jobs to town. The photo ops are flashy, the headlines are positive, and taxpayers are told it’s all part of a smart economic development…
Louisiana’s Top-Ten Ranking: Turning Perception into…
For the first time, Louisiana has cracked the Top 10 States for Doing Business, coming in at #9 in…
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