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Iberia: Tax Hikes on Saturday!
Get informed about the seven taxes on the April 27, 2024 ballot in Iberia Parish. Learn about property taxes and sales tax initiatives that may affect you.
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The (UK) Independent
Mr Lunsford’s appeal prompted the parish library director to move the [erotic] book[s] from teen nonfiction sections to adult nonfiction sections
Lafayette Clerk of Court
Citizens for a New Louisiana has changed Lafayette by doing the kind of deep research that journalists used to do.
Times-Picayune
Michael Lunsford, a Christian activist and executive director of the conservative Citizens for a New Louisiana, advocates for government transparency.
Tori Hymel
We are seriously changing the fabric of Louisiana one little bit at a time.
National Public Radio
Citizens for a New Louisiana [is] the same group behind the conservative takeover of the Lafayette library board.
The Advocate
Citizens for a New Louisiana has been systematically placing conservatives on volunteer commissions such as the Lafayette Parish Library Board of Control and Bayou Vermilion District, where they now have majority control.
Los Angeles Times
A defamation suit [Amanda Jones] filed against ... the conservative group Citizens for a New Louisiana, was dismissed.
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The ALA is using explicit cartoons on our kids
Unveiling the truth about the modern library: Explore how the American Library Association is promoting the use of pornographic cartoons targeting children in your local library.
Parental Rights and the Bond Commission?
Did you know that the Louisiana Bond Commission is like a parent to the state’s growing number of political subdivisions? We’re examining a bill that could allow those children (local governments) to bypass their parents (the state) when making long-term financial commitments.
Iberia: No trust without transparency
Let’s explore the concept of government transparency and its significance in building trust – especially with a new tax on the ballot.
Less than one percent
With a decade of experience on a local school board, State Rep Tehmi Chassion holds class on the impact unfunded mandates have on local school systems across the state.
Iberia Parish: $4M Sheriff tax increase in April!
Here we go again… Another tax hike is on the ballot in April. Here’s an opportunity to understand Sheriff Tony Romero’s sales pitch for a new tax increase in Iberia Parish. Discover the concerns and opinions of the community.
Now Is The Time To Address Our Court System
Are you ready for real criminal justice reform? I don’t mean dabbling around the edges. We’re talking about how Rep. Tony Bacala’s Timely Delivery of Justice Act could actually fix nearly every aspect of our criminal justice system.
Survey Says….
The survey results are in! Officers in the Lafayette Police Department were asked what they thought of about 102 different things. Here’s the survey and our analysis of the results.
2024 – Louisiana’s year of opportunity
Here’s the ultimate test for Louisiana’s new leadership finally helping our state to turn the corner. Discover the importance of prioritizing HB02 to transform Louisiana from a Huey Long socialist state into a leader in growth and free enterprise.
Transparency: It’s Sunshine Week!
Sunshine Week is all about promoting government transparency and freedom of information. This year we’re looking at a few transparency (or lack thereof) bills coming up in regular session. Check
Lafayette Republican Race, March 2024
You called and messaged and emailed asking for more information on the 2024 candidates for the Republican Parish Executive Committee (RPEC) running in Lafayette Parish. It’s a big list, but here’s something brief about each of the candidates running.
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