by Jamie Pope | Jun 19, 2025 | Baton Rouge, Elections
For far too long, our unique Jungle Primary system led to fractured elections, diluted outcomes, and, in many cases, unintended winners. Voters became frustrated with politics as usual. We had to rethink how we elect our leaders, starting with implementing closed...
by Jamie Pope | May 23, 2025 | Sunshine
What began as a straightforward proposal to help consumers understand their rising insurance costs has morphed into one of the most consequential—and controversial—bills of the 2025 legislative session. House Bill 148, authored by Rep. Jeff Wiley (R-Maurepas), aimed...
by Jamie Pope | May 15, 2025 | Sunshine
Every month, countless Louisianans are forced to make impossible choices—pay the car insurance bill, buy groceries, cover the mortgage, or keep their vehicles on the road. We pay some of the highest auto insurance premiums in the nation, and working families bear the...
by Jamie Pope | May 6, 2025 | Sunshine
The Louisiana House Committee on Natural Resources and Environment killed a series of bills designed to give local communities and property owners more power in response to growing concerns over carbon dioxide (CO₂) sequestration projects. The legislation reflects...
by Jamie Pope | Apr 21, 2025 | Legislature
The 2025 Louisiana Regular Legislative Session began on April 14, 2025. Lawmakers are tasked with addressing critical issues facing the state. With nearly 900 pre-filed bills, the session will tackle a wide range of topics, including insurance reform, education,...