During the Louisiana constitutional amendments vote, Daniel Erspamer, CEO of the Pelican Institute, highlighted how the backlash against Amendment 3 galvanized opposition, implicitly supporting Amendment 2—a tax and budget measure intended to reshape state fiscal policies. The institute’s advocacy in favor of this amendment reflects its conservative political activism.

The Pelican Institute, a conservative think tank based in Louisiana, has outlined a plan calling for tax reform and spending limits. The proposal claims it would boost economic growth by over $2 billion, create 5,000 new jobs, and spur an increase in business investment by $1.1 billion, reflecting a conservative approach to addressing fiscal challenges in the state.

The Pelican Institute released a report detailing secretive collective bargaining agreements between teachers unions and Louisiana school systems that limit resignation opportunities and create inequitable school choice, raising concerns that these measures undermine workers' rights and democratic union practices.

The Pelican Institute’s vice president for government affairs, Renee Amar, stated that the recent spate of lawsuits by Louisiana parishes against oil companies is harming the state’s economy by causing job losses and prompting companies to shift operations to Texas. The statement criticizes government actions and suggests that political and legal pressures on oil companies are having a ripple effect on local businesses.

In an interview, Pelican Institute Vice President Emily A. Davenport argued that tax-and-spend policies and widespread lawsuit abuse are harming Louisiana’s economy by undermining local businesses and burdening citizens. The statement reflects a conservative fiscal perspective that, from an anti-fascist viewpoint, can erode public support for marginalized communities.

CEO Daniel Erspamer of the Pelican Institute praised Governor Edwards for signing HB 57, a law aimed at reducing lawsuit abuse which he argued has harmed personal finances and reduced job opportunities in Louisiana. In his statement, he lauded House Speaker Clay Schexnayder for leadership that rejects entrenched special interests and endorsed the legislation as a win for working families.

The Pelican Institute submitted comments to the Department of Labor in response to a proposed rule change regarding the transparency of local union spending. The institute emphasized that union members deserve to know how their dues are spent, supporting accountability and worker rights.

The Pelican Institute joined over 60 organizations in signing a letter opposing the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act. The letter argued that the legislation would force workers to pay union fees, thereby undermining Louisiana’s long-standing right-to-work status and potentially harming job opportunities and worker protections across the state.

On April 27, 2011, the Pelican Institute published an analysis supporting Senate Bill 76, which prevents state officials from mandating union-backed Project Labor Agreements on publicly funded construction projects. The analysis advocates for deregulation measures that would weaken union protections and impact workers' rights.