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Constitutional Amendments 1, 2, 6, 9 and 10: About Tax Policy
Five of Louisiana’s ten proposed constitutional amendments deal with taxes. Four expand exemptions or eligibility for special treatment. The fifth changes how local governments exercise their taxing authority. Are we simplifying Louisiana’s tax system, or making it more complicated?
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Col. Scotty Autin’s Name Surfaces in GNO Inc. CEO Search
As GNO Inc. prepares to replace longtime CEO Michael Hecht, an interesting name has surfaced in discussions about his successor: Col. Scotty Autin, commander of the Army Corps of Engineers’ New Orleans District. What connects the two?
LAFAYETTE: Meet Kevin
Everybody knows Karen. Karen wants to speak to the manager. Karen knows the rules better than you do. Karen notices what everybody else is doing, identifies the loophole, and — when the rules fail to produce the result Karen wants — suggests changing them yet again.
When a DA’s Endorsement Comes With Investigative Authority
Has District Attorney Scott Perrilloux committed taxpayer resources and investigative power to benefit Assistant District Attorney Brad Cascio’s political campaign?
Midterm Prayer Guide: October 4–10
This week’s Midterm Prayer Guide includes a bonus prayer for Texas, along with prayers focused on education, Louisiana PSC races, Congressional leadership, North Carolina, Maine, and the U.S. Army.
Follow along October 4–10.
YOUNGSVILLE: When the Grievance Process Goes Nowhere
Detective Tyra Dorsey followed Youngsville’s grievance process. What followed included anonymous letters, an internal complaint, and her removal from CID. Now she is asking the Civil Service Board to investigate.
Midterm Prayer Guide: September 27–October 3
This week’s Midterm Prayer Guide includes prayers for New Hampshire Republicans, Louisiana agriculture, key Texas races, federal fundraising, and competitive Congressional districts across the country.
Follow along September 27–October 3.
Who Told Government It Was Responsible for Happiness?
We increasingly expect government to solve every hardship society faces. But every solution comes with authority. Before asking whether government can act, perhaps we should ask whether it should.
CARENCRO: When “Easy to Reach” Isn’t Enough
Carencro Mayor Charlotte Clavier promised to help obtain public records that have been outstanding since January. Months later, CNLA is still waiting.
Midterm Prayer Guide: September 13–19
This week’s Midterm Prayer Guide includes a bonus prayer for Virginia as early voting begins, along with daily prayers focused on Congress, competitive House races, pro-life voters, constitutional conservatives, the U.S. Air Force, and races across the country. Follow along September 13–19.
Transparency Delayed: Youngsville’s Pattern and Practice
Youngsville repeatedly promises public records within days, yet requests involving crime, officers, training, and discipline remain unresolved months later.
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