by Michael Lunsford | Jun 2, 2023 | Legislature
This kind of political brinksmanship happens at the federal level so often that we’re almost numb to it. Here in Lousiana, the senate has been keeping their budget adjustments secret for a month. The goal, of course, is to wait until the last possible moment to...
by Editorial Staff | May 27, 2023 | Lafayette, Louisiana
Have you ever stumbled upon an unexpected transaction posted to your bank account? Most likely it was in the form of a debit. Perhaps it’s a subscription you forgot to cancel or just a transaction from a vendor name you didn’t recognize. But what about an...
by Jamie Pope | May 22, 2023 | Legislature
During session, I’m in the capitol almost every day. It’s important for legislators to see us in the building because, as the public’s employees, they tend to work a little harder when they know they’re being watched. Here are a few bills...
by Michael Lunsford | May 4, 2023 | Legislature, Libraries
A few months ago, Senator Heather Cloud (8/10) filed SB7. Her bill would create a uniform policy preventing shelving of erotic materials in library children’s sections across the entire state of Louisiana. It was fantastically written to address the issue...
by Michael Lunsford | May 3, 2023 | Louisiana, Podcast
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadHere’s a first in a series discussing some of the complaints coming from the election malcontents. In this podcast, we’ll take a closer look at the Heritage scorecard that ranks Louisiana elections in 6th place –...
by Michael Lunsford | Apr 13, 2023 | Louisiana
Well, it’s official. Kyle Ardoin is not running for re-election. He released a statement to USA Today, and a variety of other outlets. The Daily Advertiser article cites health concerns as the primary reason for his departure. However, what he actually said in...