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Breaking the Good Ole Boy Network: Restoring Accountability and Transparency in Louisiana Politics
Discover how the Good Ole Boy network in Louisiana impacts our communities. Learn about the backroom deals, nepotism, and wasted resources—and what we can do to bring accountability and transparency to the forefront.
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Lynette Mejia
"[Citizens for a New Louisiana] Stacking these boards is, like, antithetical to the democratic process."
Sandra Gee
This is the most stellar example of investigative journalism that I have had the privilege to read in a very long time.
News Talk 98.5
Citizens for a New Louisiana does the research that no one else is doing,
Los Angeles Times
A defamation suit [Amanda Jones] filed against ... the conservative group Citizens for a New Louisiana, was dismissed.
KLFY
A Youngsville resident with connections to Citizens for a New Louisiana, claimed that Trahan lived outside the Youngsville city limits prior to qualifying on July 18.
EBR Republican Women
Professional, honest summary & analysis of events! This inside information & back story makes for a very good read.
Acadiana Advocate
Citizens, whose executive director is ... Michael Lunsford, is a conservative "good government" operation that started in Lafayette and is expanding across the state. Its latest crusade is pushing for tighter controls on the books and other materials minors are allowed to access in public libraries.
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💸 Hide your wallet! Louisiana’s 3rd Special Session of 2024
You better hide your wallet! Louisiana’s 3rd extraordinary session of 2024 includes un-dedicating funds and heavy new tax proposals. Learn how these changes could impact Louisiana’s businesses, families, and government spending at the state and local levels.
The Morris Amendment
We’re not done! December brings us a new batch of Constitutional Amendments. Here, we’ll discuss proposed changes to the Judiciary Commission of Louisiana and how it handles judicial misconduct.
Youngsville Chief of Police race
Get insights into the Youngsville Chief of Police race, from the candidates to the controversies surrounding the election.
Hoodwinked! Louisiana Advances Carbon Capture
Thanks to some elaborate distractions, Carbon Capture is making strides in Louisiana policy despite strong opposition from her residents.
Your $11.2 Million ‘gift’ to a New Orleans NGO
Are you tired of government wasting our tax dollars? We’re cracking the books to see who’s getting what. In this expose, we explore the exorbitant salaries of New Orleans and Company, a non-profit recipient of $11.2 million.
Breaking: School Choice in jeopardy?
Could the Gator Scholarship / School Choice program be in jeopardy? With a critical deadline just days away, the Joint Legislative Committee on the Budget (JLCB) still doesn’t have the contract approval listed on their agenda.
Louisiana Congressional Map 2024 – It’s zoomable!
One of the top questions we’ve been getting lately is, “What Congressional district am I in now?” If you’re wondering, we created this map for you. It’s zoomable down to house level. Check it out.
Why fixing Louisiana’s broken Criminal Court System is so difficult
Louisiana’s criminal court system has long been criticized for its inefficiencies and lack of transparency, prompting calls for comprehensive reform. While efforts to mend the broken system have gained momentum of late, reforms face strong resistance from within the system.
Pride Purveyors Pranked Pt 2
Delve into the controversy surrounding Pride Purveyors and the Lafayette City Council. Unmask the false accusations made by “Comedy Hour” Kenneth Boudreaux and discover the truth backed by public records.
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.
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