by Jamie Pope | Jul 8, 2022 | Baton Rouge, Legislature, Louisiana
Republicans are constantly trying to convince you that they are doing everything they can. The truth is, they are not. They count on not having to stick to their word or stand by their vote. Is insincerity the reason they fear a veto session? Senate, the place where...
by Editorial Staff | May 10, 2022 | Baton Rouge, Louisiana
The question has been asked, should a person or their family be able to directly benefit from their status as a legislator? In our experience it’s been quite common to hear about spouses of lawmakers who are lobbyists, or at least employed by a business...
by Jamie Pope | May 9, 2022 | Baton Rouge
Louisiana’s Speaker of the House, Clay Schexnayder, has a habit of trying to silence those who do not fall in line. Citizens pointing out his inconsistencies, legislators communicating with constituents, and the media have all been subject to this attempted...
by Michael Lunsford | Apr 12, 2022 | Baton Rouge, Louisiana
On February 24th, 1836, writing from a besieged Alamo in San Antonio, Texas, Lieutenant Colonel William B. Travis penned a plea for reinforcements. He wrote, “I shall never surrender or retreat.” It was signed, “Victory or Death.” Many years hence and one state away,...
by Jamie Pope | Apr 8, 2022 | Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Update: Confirmation hearing June 01, 2022 at 1:00pm Room F. The governor can make appointments, but did you know the Senate gets the final say? This session Louisiana’s Senate will decide which of John Bel Edwards appointments to confirm or deny. One...
by Letters to the Editor | Apr 2, 2022 | Baton Rouge, Louisiana
By: Meg Aucoin Whew, idk where to even START! (It’s gunna be kinda long 😅) I will start off by saying I know where everyone stands with “c-vid” and that is OK! What’s NOT ok is everyone trying to “force” people to do what they think is right. My motto, you do you boo....