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Louisiana tax dollars funding Chinese espionage?
While illegal, taxpayer-funded Chinese espionage in Louisiana has become a highly profitable enterprise. The appeal of unlimited tax dollars empowers unscrupulous companies to offer us an illusion of security while disregarding the true threat on government systems and cybersecurity.
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Kenneth Boudreaux
[Citizens for a New Louisiana's Michael Lunsford is] the most powerful Republican in Lafayette.
NBC News
Citizens for a New Louisiana spoke at the meeting in favor of restrictions on books with sexual content.
Louisiana Illuminator
Michael Lunsford, executive director of the conservative watchdog group Citizens for a New Louisiana, raised concerns about the bill’s overly broad language
New York Times
The group that started the hubbub over in Lafayette Parish is called Citizens for a New Louisiana. And I know the players. And I had been monitoring who’s involved in all of this.
The Advocate
Citizens for New Louisiana aims for a conservative presence across the state.
Lafayette Clerk of Court
Citizens for a New Louisiana has changed Lafayette by doing the kind of deep research that journalists used to do.
Acadiana Advocate
Citizens, whose executive director is ... Michael Lunsford, is a conservative "good government" operation that started in Lafayette and is expanding across the state. Its latest crusade is pushing for tighter controls on the books and other materials minors are allowed to access in public libraries.
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RAILROADED in Vermilion Parish
Is a controversial Rails to Trails scheme in Vermilion Parish intended to divert attention from failures in more pressing priorities like crime and public safety?
It’s on: Congressman Elbert Guillory
You know of Senator Elbert Guillory inspiring journey to become a conservative influencer in modern Louisiana politics. Now it’s time to consider how Elbert Guillory’s history, fundraising prowess, and passionate advocacy for conservative principles make him a formidable candidate in Louisiana’s 6th Congressional District.
Congressman Kyle Ardoin?
With the untimely exit of Garret Graves, the impact of redistricting, demographic shifts, and the challenges of launching a successful campaign in a newly defined district, Kyle Ardoin’s statewide name recognition and political connections could make him the strongest contender in a complex political landscape… if he’ll run.
Lafayette pride purveyors pranked
For whatever reason, Liz Hebert, Kenneth Boudreaux, and Elroy Broussard decided to prank the pride purveyors… and it was glorious!
HE’S BACK! Rickey Boudreaux’s inauspicious return?
Former Chief of Police Rickey Boudreaux announces his candidacy for Youngsville’s top cop, but faces legal hurdles. Dive into the drama as Boudreaux and other candidates challenge eligibility laws in the heated race for Chief of Police. Can Boudreaux overcome the odds and reclaim his position, or will the law keep him sidelined?
PORT OF IBERIA: Betting on the wrong horse
The Louisiana legislature’s infatuation with horse racing is an excellent metaphor for Craig Romero’s betting on the wrong political ‘horse’ in the last election, causing a huge loss of influence for the Port of Iberia.
Unmasking the Louisiana RINO in Modern Politics
Explore the concept of ‘RINO’ (Republican In Name Only) in contemporary politics and how it applies to current legislative members in Louisiana. Learn about the methods you can use to identify these figures and the importance of thorough research in understanding political affiliations.
Chuck Owen: Some thoughts on “Christian Nationalism”
State Representative Chuck Owen challenges the narrative of ‘Christian Nationalism’ by exploring the misconceptions surrounding this intentionally divisive term.
The 5th Circuit Texas Library Massacre
Texas’s 5th circuit library decision has some library nuts doing a victory lap. But is it what they think it is?
Watching the Legislative Class of 2024
Get an inside look at the efforts and enthusiasms of our 2024 legislative freshmen class. We’ll provide a glimpse of the freshmen’s exhausting initiation, some of session’s highs and lows, and a few last-minute dirty tricks.
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