Current News Items
They’re back! more vulgar kids books found
Sixty-four percent (64%) of Louisiana’s public libraries do not take vulgar kids’ books seriously, in violation of state law. In this article, I’ll once again be naming names. Here are the forty-four (44) public libraries that appear unconcerned with protecting your children’s innocence.
Change Louisiana? This could change everything!
We’re continuing to identify the who and what of Louisiana’s history of wasteful spending. This time, we’ll show you about 100 different wasteful spending projects and name the legislators in whose districts these projects appear.
Youngsville Council Candidate Differences
Of the numerous questions posed to the Youngsville Council candidates, only one of them really set the contenders apart.
Moon Griffon interview with Michael Lunsford
Explore the hidden culture war in Louisiana, as Michael Lunsford uncovers wasteful spending and lack of accountability in the allocation of public funds.
Constitutional Amendment – November 2024
Should you support dedicating revenues from renewable energy to the Coastal Protection and Restoration Fund? In a conversation with Rep. Joseph Orgeron, the amendment’s author, we explore the origins, purpose, and potential implications of the single Constitutional amendment appearing on Louisiana’s November ballot.
Library victories in St. Tammany Parish
More winning! Learn how Citizens for a New Louisiana and our allies are cleaning up public libraries and protecting children’s innocence in St. Tammany Parish and across the state.
Louisiana’s Hidden Culture War: Ending a Century of Wasteful Spending
Louisiana’s real culture war is against a century-old spend-and-tax philosophy passed down to us by Huey Long. Discover how wasteful spending and the myth of a fiscal cliff keep us stuck in last place.
Bacala finds $348 MILLION to cover supposed “fiscal cliff”
The “looming fiscal cliff” keeps appearing in Louisiana’s legacy media headlines. Of course, the effort pushes legislators to renew John Bel Edward’s “temporary” .45¢ sales tax. This repetitive use of deceptive language creates fear among reformers who may want to repeal the state’s income tax or improve our historically punitive tax structure. However, Louisiana legislators who know better are challenging these assertions.
Smurfing in Louisiana – fraudulent funding of election campaigns?
A fun image belies some critically important challenges facing our elections. “Smurfing” is a practice similar to money laundering in which large donations are divided into smaller transactions in an effort to evade detection. Jump in as we explore potential campaign finance irregularities going on en masse right here in Louisiana.
Louisiana legislative wins – a very promising start
With Republican domination in the legislature and executive branch, Louisiana has been racking up some significant legislative victories. Explore the impressive wins of 2024, with a strong emphasis on preserving individual freedoms and safeguarding children.