Tax & Budget
Fiscal Restraint in Louisiana’s FY 2027 Executive Budget
The new year is well underway, which means a new budget for the upcoming fiscal year must be proposed for Louisiana. Governor Jeff Landry’s executive budget for fiscal year (FY) 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027) was unveiled at the latest Joint…
What “Affordability” Really Means—and Why Louisiana Is…
“Affordability” has become one of the most talked-about issues in politics—and for good reason.…
Louisiana Economic Report – Winter 2026
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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,…
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 Financial Freedom with the STREAMLINE Act
For over half a century, American banks and credit unions have operated under financial reporting requirements frozen in time. From 1970, to be exact. While the economy has transformed, inflation has soared, and technology has revolutionized banking,…
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…
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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