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State should loosen restrictions on broadband and roll out drone delivery amid crisis, Pelican Institute recommends
The Pelican Institute is giving Gov. John Bel Edwards credit for taking swift and far-reaching action to combat the Covid-19 pandemic. -
Louisiana needs drone delivery now, policy advocate says
Emergency rules to allow for the use of drone delivery could be a game changer for Louisiana during the coronavirus crisis. -
Tort reform advocates optimistic about 2020 after raising awareness in 2019, LLAW exec says
WASHINGTON – Louisiana tort and legal reform advocates are optimistic about the new year, in spite of a few disappointments in 2019, says the head of a state advocacy group. -
Lawsuit threat has caused 50% drop-off in La. oil drilling, study finds.
The Pelican Institute has released a new study confirming what it has long maintained: the increased risk of coastal lawsuits has caused a major decline in the oil drilling industry in Louisiana. -
Pelican Institute exec highlights study showing party affiliation may influence judges
A new study from Texas argues that judges should not run with party affiliations. -
Harris poll: Louisiana near bottom again in lawsuit climate
Louisiana has the second worst lawsuit climate in the nation, a new Harris poll conducted for the U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform has found. -
With election day looming, Pelican Institute CEO chides John Bel Edwards' taxing ways
With Election Day on Oct. 12 for Louisianans, residents' views on Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards' tax hikes to erase a $2 billion deficit seem likely to be the deciding factor on who sits in the governor's chair. -
Candidates for insurance commissioner agree: Reform needed to lower auto insurance rates
Voters have a number of decisions to make in the upcoming Oct. 12 election, including insurance commissioner - whose role is critical for Louisiana auto insurance consumers, who pay among the highest rates in the nation. -
Pelican Institute: Reform needed to keep college graduates from leaving state
A representative of the Pelican Institute for Public Policy pointed to the record of college graduates leaving Louisiana as another reason why reform is needed in the state. -
Pelican Institute exec: Economic study shows need for change in election
An executive with the Pelican Institute for Public Policy said a recent study showing a negative business climate demonstrates the need for change. -
Pelican Institute: Voters should focus on reform-minded candidates, who will aim to strengthen economy
As the 2019 fall elections approach for Louisiana, reform groups urge voters to closely examine elected officials and those who are running for public office, as matters such as the health of the economy rest on these individuals’ shoulders. -
Pelican Institute: LABI's 2019 scorecard shows progress, areas for improvement
The Pelican Institute for Public Policy, working to improve awareness about issues such as leadership and reform, said the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry's 2019 scorecard is a clear indicator of priorities for the state moving forward. -
Pelican Institute: Educated voters more important than trade group endorsements
Voters shouldn't read too deeply into a seeming rift in the state's business community over candidate endorsements, according to a local think tank official. -
Litigation against oil and gas giants benefits attorneys, not the environment, industry leaders say
NEW ORLEANS — Coastal erosion lawsuits that oil and gas producers have fought for more than half a decade are designed to enrich plaintiff attorneys, rather than fix any environmental problems – and Louisianans know it – legal and fuel industry influencers said during recent interviews. -
Louisiana officials' efforts to litigate climate change could adversely impact state's employment, expert says
Louisiana's pursuit of climate change litigation could produce change, but according policy experts, it could also negatively affect employment opportunities for a significant amount of people. -
Pelican Institute lauds 'greater transparency' of LABI's legal advisory council
The Pelican Institute for Public Policy, supports an initiative designed to bring greater transparency to the state's court system. -
Conservative PAC targets trio of state lawmakers who blocked auto insurance reform law
A conservative political action committee has targeted three state lawmakers – including one Republican – over what the group says is the legislators' failure to lower auto insurance rates for Louisiana drivers. -
Pelican Institute calls for GOP commissioner candidates to commit to lower auto insurance rates
The Pelican Institute for Public Policy demands change in auto insurance rates in the midst of the ongoing Louisiana Insurance Commissioner race. -
Pelican Institute: Voters need to elect legislators determined to make changes
The Pelican Institute for Public Policy's CEO called for a more impactful legislative session this fall and said it was up to the state's voters to demand change. -
Free speech is core of Louisiana attorney's suit challenging bar membership requirement, expert says
A Louisiana attorney has filed a federal lawsuit challenging the requirement that anyone who practices law in the state much join the Louisiana State Bar Association.