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Breaking the Good Ole Boy Network: Restoring Accountability and Transparency in Louisiana Politics
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Citizens for a New Louisiana has been systematically placing conservatives on volunteer commissions such as the Lafayette Parish Library Board of Control and Bayou Vermilion District, where they now have majority control.
KLFY TV 10
The complaint [filed by Citizens for a New Louisiana] underscores what the chief reportedly did and/or has failed to do.
Louisiana Illuminator
Michael Lunsford, executive director of the conservative watchdog group Citizens for a New Louisiana, raised concerns about the bill’s overly broad language
National Public Radio
Citizens for a New Louisiana is keeping a close eye on how current library board members are voting. If that makes current members fearful, Lunsford says, that's the point.
Insider (Great Britain)
Lunsford and CNL have had an outsize influence on Louisiana libraries.
John Guilbeau
The success we're seeing in Lafayette Parish would not be possible without vital organizations like Citizens for a New Louisiana.
Kim Powers
I can understand why someone would try to duplicate what they are doing at Citizens but alas, that's a trap. They make it look easy. It isn't.
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Lafayette’s roll-forward Raised Your TAXES $17.5 MILLION!
Did you know that unscrupulous elected officials can raise taxes without voter approval? It’s called a “roll-forward,” which happens once every four years.
Oops.. They did it Again!
What’s a “usurper” and why does Youngsville seem to have a recurring problem with this particular state law?
Livingston Library Book Wars Rage On
Their last meeting was the first time the Livingston Library board voted to remove five vulgar books from the children’s section. Will the Livingston Parish Council punish their desire to protect children?
A New and Improved Louisiana Department of Health
Under Surgeon General Dr. Ralph Abraham’s leadership, Louisiana’s Department of Health embraces a transformative approach, prioritizing personal responsibility and transparent public health communication.
Livingston Library’s Budget Distortions & Explicit Books Exposed
Discover how a 2.2% Livingston Library budget increase was spun as “cuts,” why explicit books remain in children’s sections, and how activist tactics fuel the uproar.
Podcast: Livingston Library’s Fake Budget Battle
The Leftists are hair-on-fire crazy that someone would DARE to cut the library’s budget in Livingston Parish. The only problem? It’s a LIE! The library’s budget actually went UP!
Yes, Blake Miguez is running
Blake Miguez, a steadfast advocate for conservative principles and Second Amendment rights, is poised to elevate his political journey. With a history of championing individual liberties, Miguez’s next move could significantly influence Louisiana’s political landscape.
All I want for Christmas…
Discover the challenges of our government transparency efforts from 2024 as we reflect on unanswered public records requests. From Lafayette to Iberia Parish, we wonder what stories might have been told but for obstructions, delays, and redactions. All we want for Christmas are answers!
FINALLY! Rescuing the Livingston Parish Library
Conservatives triumph at Livingston Parish Library: Explicit books removed from the children’s section despite fierce opposition. A victory for families and community values!
The City of Youngsville Fails the Public – Yet Again!
Once again, we are delving into blatant hypocrisy and open meetings violations. This time, the Civil Service Board in Youngsville, Louisiana, is aggressively investigating complaints of “political activity” on certain people while refusing to investigate others.
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