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Hundreds of titles are being flagged by local residents and conservative groups such as Citizens for a New Louisiana for concerns that the [children's] books feature "pornography" and "pedophilia."
Lafayette Clerk of Court
Citizens for a New Louisiana has changed Lafayette by doing the kind of deep research that journalists used to do.
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A poll published by Citizens for a New Louisiana, showed state voters have an especially negative view of the legislature.
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Citizens for a New Louisiana, which Jones describes as an organization “that has wreaked havoc on public libraries across Louisiana.”
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Michael Lunsford, a Christian activist and executive director of the conservative Citizens for a New Louisiana, advocates for government transparency.
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"[Citizens for a New Louisiana] Stacking these boards is, like, antithetical to the democratic process."
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Let the Indoctrination Begin
Universities have turned into a cesspool of liberal ideology over the years. Pushing hard left leaning fallacies on our children and punishing the students who do not believe in such behavior. Joe Biden is now making it acceptable for these institutions to join his,...
VICTORY for Transparency: Lafayette Opens the Books
On January 26th, the Guillory administration made a surprise announcement, launching the "online budget interactive tool." The ever-expedient press quickly printed the official notice, but none of them mentioned that it was Citizens for a New Louisiana that's been...
BRPD Fires Officer in Big Cover Up
Baton Rouge was the 5th deadliest city in 2018 according to the FBI's Crime in the United States data. The first step in addressing any issue is awareness. However, Baton Rouge Police Chief, Murphy Paul disagrees. When the Baton Rouge Police Union launched a campaign...
Citizens for a New Louisiana opens Baton Rouge chapter
2021 is looking bright for government transparency, as Citizens for a New Louisiana adds a new chapter in Baton Rouge. Having an office at our state's capitol, and in the literal shadow of the capitol building, will help us to bring you closer to the action when our...
Guillory blocks Lafayette parking fee hike
On January 15, 2021 the Lafayette Consolidated Government informed the public that changes were being made to the parking meter rates in Downtown Lafayette. According to the post, the rates will be increased 100%, going from 50¢ to $1.00 per hour. Monitoring will be...
It’s time to stop social media censorship
We all know that social media censorship has gotten out of hand; recent news notwithstanding. A solution I've been promoting with legislators for the last few months is called the "Stop Social Media Censorship Act." There are a few reasons why it's very important; not...
Louisiana State Police Commends Peaceful Weekend Activities
Since March of 2020 groups of people have rallied in Baton Rouge. Some of the rallies began at the capitol followed by marches to the governor's mansion. There has been prayer, singing, chants, speeches, and sign waving. Not once have these rallies been anything but...
Tim Lazaroe Appointed to Fill Vacated District 1 Council Seat
The City of Central Former Central City Councilman Aaron Moak announced his run for East Baton Rouge Metro Council and was ultimately elected. This left a vacant spot for Central's District 1. Moak was previously a contender for Mayor Pro Tempore when members of the...
Two Democrats and Nine Republicans Vying For Late Congressman- Elect Luke Letlow’s Seat
The tragic loss of Congressman Elect Luke Letlow leaves behind some pretty big shoes to fill. While nobody wants to be the one to bring it up, Louisiana must elect someone to be congressman for it's 5th congressional district. Qualifying for this position begins...
Show me the money: Library annual payroll spikes by $3.5 MILLION
In a recent article, we showed you three places where the parish could recover nearly $9 MILLION in revenue for the general fund. Not to be outdone, an author on a local "news" website keeps saying that all of this is fantastic and impossible. These are the same...
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