by Michael Lunsford | Aug 21, 2026 | Podcast, St. Landry
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...
by Michael Lunsford | Aug 11, 2026 | Legislature, Louisiana
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....
by Michael Lunsford | Aug 3, 2026 | National, Podcast
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadLouisiana’s congressional districts have changed again, and with candidate qualifying beginning this week, voters are trying to figure out exactly what those new maps mean. In this episode, Michael Lunsford walks through the...
by Michael Lunsford | Jul 20, 2026 | Iberia Parish, New Iberia, Podcast
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadNew Iberia may be just one more tax away from prosperity—at least, that appears to be the theory. City officials are considering another 1-cent sales tax to support a private development project approaching $40 million. Their...
by Michael Lunsford | Jul 17, 2026 | Elections, National
When President Donald Trump addressed the nation from the Oval Office Thursday evening, much of the attention naturally focused on his claims regarding the 2020 election and the declassification of intelligence and cybersecurity documents. One document in particular...