by Michael Lunsford | Apr 20, 2026 | Downtown Development Authority, Lafayette, LCG
Lafayette was just told we’re entering a new season—less noise, more direction. A renewed focus on momentum. A shift toward execution. So naturally, the next order of business for the City Council is… a million-dollar study. Seriously, though. What in the world do we...
by Michael Lunsford | Apr 14, 2026 | Lafayette, LCG
Just weeks ago, Lafayette Mayor-President Monique Boulet delivered the annual State of the Parish speech. I attended the address just feet from the podium. That matters, not because of proximity, but because tone and body language are easier to read up close. This...
by Michael Lunsford | Apr 8, 2026 | Constitutional Amendments, Sunshine
After publishing our initial overview of the proposed constitutional amendments, I received several questions about Amendment 3—particularly about how it actually works. This is one of the most complex and consequential items on the ballot. And while the summary...
by Michael Lunsford | Mar 31, 2026 | Louisiana, National
It was described as “the single most egregious violation of victim privacy in one day in United States history.” Nearly 100 Epstein victims had their identities exposed after the Department of Justice released files with flawed redactions. The documents included email...
by Michael Lunsford | Mar 19, 2026 | Legislature, Sunshine
Earlier this week, the Louisiana House quietly passed Laurie Schlegel’s (R-7/10) HB190, a bill that creates a brand-new legal liability for software developers. On its face, the language sounds harmless enough. The bill simply requires developers to exercise...