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It’s time for transparency in Baton Rouge
On the heels of an unprecedented conservative victory, can Louisiana’s new legislature deliver more transparency to Louisiana’s state Capitol?
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.
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.
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.
Mid-Session Update
There is a lot happening this Legislative session from education freedom to constitutional convention. Of course we cannot write an article to cover every single bill, but here are a few we have been watching.
School Choice deserves its own Scorecard Badge
Traditional public schools didn’t suit everyone during the pandemic. That basic need for change broke the school choice taboo wide open.
Unpopular: Louisiana Carbon Capture Task Force deciding your fate?
People don’t like being guinea pigs, and these experimental carbon capture sequestration projects are no exception. Thankfully, there is a task force meeting in Baton Rouge on December 18th. If they’re thinking about building one of these things in your back yard, you should make plans to attend.
Update: Citizens Concerned About Carbon Capture
Unfortunately the only update is that the citizens affected by these projects are still being shrugged off, laughed at, and mocked.
Veto override session – a look back
Never is hypocrisy more glaring than when comparing two votes for the same exact bill. Here’s our look back to find the veto override session’s biggest flip-floppers.
Override Edwards to protect our kids
Now is the time to contact your representatives and senators. Let them know that you believe our children are worth fighting for.
A few bills we’re watching – May 22, 2023
Citizens for a New Louisiana’s presence is felt in the Capitol daily, as legislators decide the fate of hundreds of bills. Here’s a sample of just a few good and bad ones and their current status.