by Michael Lunsford | May 12, 2025 | Elections, Sunshine
In November 2020, Donald Trump launched a nationwide debate over election integrity. Of course, Trump won Louisiana handily, so most of the focus has been elsewhere (as it should be). Still, some in Louisiana have used the national spotlight as motivation to move our...
by Michael Lunsford | May 7, 2025 | About Us, Legislature, Louisiana, Press Release, Sunshine
Too many bills, not enough time—that’s what we kept hearing. So we built a solution: Louisiana’s first real-time public dashboard for tracking state legislation — sortable, clickable, and constantly updated. It’s built for the public but powerful enough that lawmakers...
by Michael Lunsford | May 5, 2025 | Legislature, Louisiana
Last week in Baton Rouge, a few lawmakers reminded us who they really represent. On the campaign trail, they promise to serve. But once elected, they behave more like rulers than representatives. Our former state treasurer, John Schroder, used to say,...
by Michael Lunsford | Apr 22, 2025 | RPEC, Sunshine
A curious bill filed by freshman legislator Rep. Dixon McMakin (HB200) might change the trajectory of Louisiana’s entire closed primary debate. Though framed as “just a local bill,” its real goal is a state takeover of East Baton Rouge’s Republican Parish...
by Michael Lunsford | Apr 11, 2025 | Elections
Louisiana is poised to upgrade its voting system significantly, reflecting a growing national consensus about election security and transparency. Recent rules promulgated by the Secretary of State in November 2024’s Louisiana Register have set robust standards,...