Current News Items
JBE’s Secret Taxpayer-Funded “Medical Center” at Chicot State Park
During the knee jerk reaction to Covid-19 Chicot State Park was set up as an isolation and quarantine overflow site. Per usual, no expense is spared when it is on the taxpayers dime. The trouble is not just the spending. Louisiana also deals with a lack of...
EPIC! Audited financial statements V. unsubstantiated opinion
A local "media" organization has published an article calling our effort to educate the public a "campaign of lies" intended on creating a financial crisis for the library. The truth is, if the policies they support are implemented it absolutely would create a...
Our local media couldn’t find a news story if it hit them in the face
The local news media has, once again, failed you. Instead of exposing a scam to extract $200,000 from the taxpayers, they're along for the ride! GREAT NEWS tax payers! Their ship has come in and YOU'RE PAYING FOR IT! Way back in December, I told the city council...
Want to get involved and fix your country? Here’s where to start.
It's easy to be frustrated with what's been going on in our nation, our state, and even your local city or town. What's seemingly difficult is figuring out how you can make a direct impact. Many people are looking for a local "precinct project." From what I can tell,...
What’s wrong with us?
Recently, someone brought to my attention that National Public Radio's number one song of 2020 was the basest form of filth anyone has seen or heard in a long time. One article suggests that the song wasn't given that noble title due to the quality of the music but...
Don’t freak out about Louisiana’s new voting machine proposals
Don’t freak out. The Secretary of State's RFP is a solid bit of work. It creates a new audit trail capability that we currently do not have. Regardless of how you feel about the companies submitting proposals, this is a tremendous improvement over what Louisiana has...
Simplified – March 20th Special Congressional Election
There are two SPECIAL Congressional Elections in Louisiana scheduled for March 20, 2021 (Early Voting March 6-13) Congressional District 2 Congressional District 5 Why is there a SPECIAL election? The positions are currently vacant in these districts. Distict 2...
Did the City of Lafayette steal $20 MILLION from the Parish?
It all started with a conversation about why government owned LUS is allowed to compete with private sector businesses who provide electricity, telecommunications, or water. The government pays no taxes. Therefore, any government owned "business" also pays no taxes....
Money Talks: Central City Hall Plans Thwarted
After 25 years, City officials and citizens agreed on a property for Central City Hall. When it was time to move forward, a million dollar carrot was dangled in front of their noses. Now, Central is back to square one. Back to studies, negotiations, and a city...
New Life Coming To Cortana
If you have traveled down Florida Boulevard near Oak Villa and Airline Highway you are likely familiar with the eyesore that has become of Cortana Mall. Most of the businesses are shut down. Landscaping is overgrown and resembles scenes from post apocalyptic movies....