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Louisiana’s “No-Bid” $54M Motorola Deal: What the Documents Say
What happens when you read the documents instead of the headlines? We did—and found a very different story behind Louisiana’s proposed $54 million Motorola deal.
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October 2026
Champions of Change 2026 Lafayette
Champions of Change returns to Lafayette on Thursday, October 1, 2026. Join New Louisiana Foundation for an evening honoring extraordinary conservative leadership, celebrating the people and ideas helping shape Louisiana’s future.
2026 Legislative Dashboard
Tracking bills, votes, and organizational positions
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Three Growing Cities. Three Big Budgets. One Big Question.
We examine the FY2027 budgets of Broussard, Scott, and Youngsville to see what rapid growth, grants, debt, and rising operating costs could mean for taxpayers.
Louisiana’s New Congressional Map Explained Before Candidate Qualifying
Louisiana’s congressional districts have changed. Compare the old map, the new court-approved districts, and the Paul Hurd proposal before candidate qualifying begins.
2026 Midterm Prayer Guide
A daily prayer guide for the 2026 midterm elections, with prayers for Louisiana, key races across America, Republican candidates, voters, and Election Day.
Jeff Landry Nixes $18 Million Grocery Store and More
Governor Jeff Landry vetoed SB283 and $18 million for a North Baton Rouge grocery project while cutting $64.3 million across Louisiana’s major spending bills.
Four Controversies: Youngsville Civil Service Board Still Reeling
The Youngsville Municipal Police Civil Service Board convened a special meeting Thursday, July 15, 2026, with an agenda dominated by disputes arising from the administration of Chief J.P. Broussard. Over the course of the meeting, Board members considered allegations...
We Asked a Question. New Iberia Police Officers Got Their Voice Back.
New Iberia denied its police officers a voice for nine years—and City Hall tried to keep it that way. Then our work changed everything.
Lagniappe Village – New Iberia’s Latest Tax Increase
New Iberia considers another 1-cent sales tax for a $40 million development despite a 10.5% tax rate and 25 vacant retail spaces.
Trump’s Election Packet Mirrors Louisiana’s New Voting System
President Trump delivers an unexpected message for Louisiana: stay the course and finish replacing the state’s voting system.
Amanda Jones Update: The Case Moves Forward
What does the recent attorney-fee ruling in Amanda Jones’s lawsuit actually mean? Here’s where the case stands and why our work protecting children continues.
BREAKING: Lawsuit Says LSU Hiding $77M Spending Behind Private LLC
A new lawsuit asks whether Louisiana agencies can route taxpayer-funded projects through private entities to avoid the state’s Public Records Law.
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