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Youngsville Police Civil Service Hearing Looms
A veteran officer was suspended and demoted four ranks for refusing to block a judicially issued arrest warrant. New filings now set the stage for a Youngsville Civil Service hearing, raising serious questions about discipline, duty, and political retaliation.
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Felony Charges Filed Against Youngsville Police
Felony charges now vindicate whistleblowers who reported police misconduct in Youngsville over three years ago—even as those same officers have faced demotion and discipline for speaking up.
New Lawsuit Challenges LSU’s Half-Billion Dollar Tax Scheme
Illegal tax? A new lawsuit filed in Baton Rouge challenges the constitutionality of LSU’s arena tax district, alleging it was deliberately designed to impose taxes without voter approval.
The Naughty List: Louisiana Agencies That Ignored Transparency
Louisiana law requires transparency, not excuses. Here are ten public agencies that ignored lawful records requests—and earned a spot on this year’s naughty list.
Obamacare Subsidies for People Who Don’t Exist!?
A new GAO report confirms massive fraud in Obamacare subsidies, including fake identities, duplicate SSNs, and even dead people. But, just days ago, Democrats once again blocked accountability reforms that could finally stop the grift.
Maybe It’s Time For Louisiana To Rethink Special Districts
An Opelousas attorney suggested we take a deeper look at the Downtown Development District. We did. What we found reveals a fatal boundary flaw that could turn taxation by assumption into a constitutional problem.
The Myth of Safe Seats: Rethinking Louisiana’s Senate Races
Are Louisiana’s Senate “safe seats” really safe? New data shows competitive districts, mispriced races, and why incumbents often go unchallenged.
Voters to Government: Go Home, You’ve Had Enough Taxes
Louisiana voters just sent the strongest message in decades: no more tax games, no more stacked sales taxes, and no more “renewals” disguised as rededications. The 2025 elections revealed a statewide collapse in trust — and governments are scrambling to understand what happened.
LACAG’s “Rebuttal” Ignores Evidence And Attacks Republicans
LACAG called it a rebuttal, but never addressed a single fact. The DNC censored Louisiana conservatives — yet LACAG keeps blaming it on Republicans. Curious, isn’t it?
Vindicated! Kyle Ardoin Wasn’t the Censor After All
He was never the censor — he was the target. New evidence shows the Democrats censored Louisiana conservatives while their phony “Republican” allies blamed it all on Kyle Ardoin.
Youngsville: The Mayor Lied, the Law Was Broken, and the Public Was Played
Mayor Ken Ritter told Youngsville taxpayers a lie — and the records prove it. He recently claimed the Assistant Chief appointment was lawful. But documents show the City Council unfunded and eliminated the position months earlier.
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