by Michael Lunsford | Nov 11, 2024 | Legislature, Louisiana
UPDATE: I’ve written a more comprehensive piece on the 3rd special session. Be sure to check that one out here: LA 3rd Special 2024 follow-up – The rest of the package Before discussing the special session, I’d like to say that I hear you. Our...
by Michael Lunsford | Oct 23, 2024 | DOGE, Legislature, Louisiana, Sunshine
The single most common nonpartisan issue that equally upsets everyone is discovering that their government has been wasting tax dollars. We’ve been addressing this for some time now. Our recent article covered various cooperative endeavor agreements,...
by Michael Lunsford | Oct 21, 2024 | Legislature, Louisiana, Sunshine
Jeff Landry’s administration announced the Gator Scholarship program (also known as school choice or vouchers) as a top priority. Even so, it faced uncertainty as the various bills worked through the 2024 regular legislative session. Ways and Means Chairman...
by Jamie Pope | Oct 17, 2024 | Legislature, Louisiana, National
Redistricting of the Louisiana Congressional Maps has sparked confusion among citizens as the state’s congressional boundaries have been completely redrawn. A notable shift has occurred, with many constituents formerly represented by Garret Graves now finding...
by Editorial Staff | Sep 30, 2024 | Legislature, Louisiana
Louisiana voters will face a single Constitutional amendment on the November ballot. Many voters have a “vote no” default attitude regarding Constitutional amendments. It’s the easy vote because it effectively means “no change.” Even the author...
by Editorial Staff | Sep 20, 2024 | Legislature, Louisiana, Sunshine
Louisiana is in the middle of a culture war, but it is not the culture war you are probably thinking of. We are not talking about Banana Jones and the Lost Crusade. With mounting court costs and outstanding judgments, that low-budget film is doomed to fail. We are...