by Michael Lunsford | Dec 16, 2024 | Legislature, Louisiana, Sunshine
It’s not a new dance craze sweeping the nation or the latest internet challenge (think Ice Bucket Challenge). No, DOGE is a backronym that famed billionaire Elon Musk created or at least popularized. It stands for “Department of Government...
by Jamie Pope | Sep 2, 2024 | Baton Rouge, Legislature, Louisiana
2024 has been a busy and significant year for the state of Louisiana. Legislators have been particularly active, emphasizing preserving individual freedoms and safeguarding children from the various challenges in today’s world. This commitment to fundamental...
by Michael Lunsford | Jun 24, 2024 | Legislature, Louisiana, Sunshine
A few years ago, someone I respect asked me a simple yet piercing question: How do you define RINO? If you aren’t familiar with the term, it’s an acronym for Republican In Name Only. The answer was simple at the time—at least for Louisiana House of...
by Editorial Staff | Apr 13, 2024 | Legislature, Louisiana
In 1972, the United States Supreme Court declared that parental rights have been “established beyond debate as an enduring American tradition.” [Wisconsin v. Yoder]. In recent years, there has been a growing concern about government overreach and meddling in the...
by Editorial Staff | Mar 5, 2024 | Legislature
We have been talking about this for quite some time here at Citizens for a New Louisiana. Increasing crime rates and a lack of transparency in our criminal justice system. In a recent four-part series following the issuance of the Violent Crime Task Force report back...