Here's hoping Louisiana wins both the battle of the Tigers and the fight for best opportunity state. #lalege #lagov LSU LSU Football #geauxtigers South Carolina Policy Council Palmetto Promise

This Labor Day, we celebrate the creativity, grit, and hard work of Louisianans who make our communities thrive. In a free market, work is rewarded, opportunity grows, and people—not government—shape the future. Here’s to the workers, dreamers, and job creators who keep

States are rushing to pass AI laws because Congress hasn’t. But is it always constitutional for states to step in when DC stays silent? The Constitution gives Congress and states distinct roles: Congress governs the national AI market, while states regulate harmful in-state

The Constitution still applies to AI regulation and the Commerce Clause gives guardrails for sound state policy. A wonderful read about "The Commerce Clause in the Age of AI" here!

"Government spending has spiraled out of control at nearly every level. It’s time to fix it, here at home and in Washington, D.C." 👉 Read more in our latest op-ed with National Taxpayers Union thecentersquare.com/opinion/articl…

Please join the Pelican Institute Center for Justice and Graham Ryan for a 1-hour Ethics CLE/CE webinar discussing the law and regulation of artificial intelligence and the ethical issues arising from the use of AI tools. Register here:  zoom.us/webinar/regist…

🚨 Lawyers & CPAs: Stay sharp this fall! Pelican Institute’s FREE CLE/CE Series is back—covering AI & ethics, labor policy shifts, and Louisiana’s 2025 legislative updates. ✔️ Approved LSBA Ethics Credit ✔️ In-person & online options ✔️ Space is limited! 👉 Register now:

📊 THE NUMBERS DON'T LIE: ✅ 9.33 million metric tons = Record U.S. LNG exports ✅ 1.6 million tons from Plaquemines LNG alone ✅ Thousands of construction jobs coming to Cameron Parish Free markets > Government interference. Every. Single. Time. #FreeMarkets

On this day, we remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001 and honor the strength of the American spirit. In the face of tragedy, freedom and opportunity endured—and it’s that resilience that continues to move our nation forward. 🇺🇸 #NeverForget

Even in the heaviest of times—whether remembering the attacks of September 11, 2001 or grieving yesterday’s tragedy—we are reminded that hope still rises. Out of sorrow, we find strength; out of darkness, we can choose light. There is no place for violence in the public square,

It’s not just LSU and Florida battling it out on the field today—check out how the two states stack up in the economic game! From Florida’s 0% individual income tax to Louisiana’s $327 billion GDP, we’re breaking down the stats in true SEC rivalry style. Who’s winning off the

In today’s America, parents are trusted less—and government is stepping in more. From online safety to education freedom to juvenile crime, laws are shifting responsibility away from families. But at what cost? Read more: pelicanpolicy.org/education/the-… #lalege #lagov

Today we celebrate Constitution Day—a reminder of our nation’s founding vision to secure the blessings of liberty. At the Pelican Institute, we believe those blessings shine brightest when free markets flourish, opportunity abounds, and government stays limited. Let’s keep

Louisiana’s new Task Force on Energy Infrastructure kicks off to tackle the rising demand for electricity. #LouisianaEnergy #lalege #lagov thecentersquare.com/louisiana/arti…

👉 Why it matters: When politicians negotiate with unions, taxpayers lose. With over 80% of civilian federal workers now outside union contracts, it’s time for states to follow suit and put worker freedom first. Read more here: committeetounleashprosperity.com/hotlines/trump… #WorkerFreedom

Louisiana isn’t Mississippi—or Montana. Our culture is unique, and so are our needs. That’s why the Founders gave us federalism. Read more on why it matters for Louisiana today ⬇️ #lalege #lagov pelicanpolicy.org/principles-of-…

🍽️ Free lunch + insider insights on labor policy? Yes, please. Join us in New Orleans for an exclusive CLE: “From Washington, DC to the States: Recent Developments in Labor Policy” with F. Vincent Vernuccio, President of the Institute for the American Worker. 📅 Friday, Oct. 10

⚖️ Laws are changing—are you ready? Join us in Lafayette for a Legislative Update CLE with Sen. Brach Myers, Rep. Julie Emerson & Rep. Beau Beallieu. ✅ Recap of the 2025 session ✅ What’s ahead in 2026 ✅ How new laws could impact your practice 📅 Mon, Oct. 13 | 11:30 AM

Smarter delivery of public services is the wish of the mayor and residents of every town in America. AI is starting to make it happen. Now Google is supporting a framework that will help our communities to be ready and able to make the most of it. publicpolicy.google/article/napa-a…

Louisiana believes in second chances—and in the dignity of work. ✨ Second chance hiring helps returning citizens rebuild their lives and strengthens our economy. Here’s how: pelicanpolicy.org/opportunity-po…