Our Response to Senator Durbin
Last week the Pelican Institute was one of many organizations to receive a remarkable letter from United States Senator Dick Durbin.
State-by-State Economic Report Shows a Lackluster Louisiana
Louisiana’s economic prospects are mediocre, according to a new report released by the American Legislative Exchange Council, which ranked the 50 states according to their economic outlook in 2013.
ObamaCare Opponents Differ Sharply Over Strategy at ALEC Conference
A dispute over the merits and potential defects of health care exchange systems continued to rage last week at the American Legislative Exchange Council’s (ALEC) annual meeting in New Orleans as state officials expressed concern over ObamaCare’s Medicaid mandates.
New Study: Higher Tax Burden, New Spending and More Debt Hurts Economic Growth
American Legislative Exchange Council claims that states with lower and falling tax burdens are attracting businesses and spurring job growth.
Federal Resources Should be Used in Place of State Agencies to Enforce ObamaCare, ALEC analyst says
As the legal challenges to ObamaCare continue to make their way around the country, Louisiana officials should know they do not need to play Washington D.C.’s game, an ALEC policy specialist told the Pelican Institute in an interview.
Commentary: Louisiana Can Sidestep and Delay ObamaCare Regulatory Requirements
State Lawmakers can resist grants with “Federal Strings” and suspend rule-making. Earlier, bipartisan legislation from Louisiana has indicated the plausibility of such tactics.
Commentary: ALEC Releases Guide to Repealing ObamaCare
Just as the “Hippocratic Oath” counsels medical professionals to avoiding doing any harm to patients before beginning surgery, state lawmakers should guard against harmful policy measures that inflate costs and undermine service.
State Senator Unveils Legislation Prohibiting National Health Care Mandates
Louisiana State Senator A.G. Crowe has authored legislation that seeks to “Prohibit state or local governmental coercion of any Louisiana employer, health care provider, or individual to compel participation in any health care system or health insurance plan.” The legislation spells out a number of findings that include: The U.S. Supreme Court in Printz v.…
Lousiana Department of Education Sees Drastic Salary Increases
A report by the Associated Press highlights increasing salaries within the Louisiana Department of Education. Between 2007 and 2009, the payroll has increased by 21%, while the number of employees has decreased. State Superintendent of Education Paul Pastorek argues that the increase is needed to get the “best human capital.” Pastorek, who earns a $430,000…