Surprise! LAGOP Endorsements Are Political
The Louisiana Republican Party has endorsed three candidates for two congressional seats, including two Republicans running against each other in District 6. Naturally, everyone is upset. The latest round of consternation began with the party’s endorsement of...
StateLens: A NewLouisiana Solution Goes National
Several years ago, I realized that keeping up with the legislature would require more than a shared Google Sheet. A spreadsheet doesn’t notice when a bill changes, and that’s a big problem. But, like so many other grassroots organizations that try to keep...
Opelousas Gave Away $100,000 and Can’t Explain Why.
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadThe Opelousas Downtown Development District (ODDD) recently announced $100,000 in grants to 12 businesses. Michael Lunsford wanted to know three things: who got the money, where they’re located, and what they’re going to do with...
Stewart Cathey’s Bureaucratic Tax Machine
There are two ways to raise taxes. The first is the traditional way. A legislator introduces a tax bill. It receives committee hearings. Members debate it. They cast their votes. Then they return home and explain those votes to the people who elected them. Sen....
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