by Michael Lunsford | Jun 1, 2025 | National
If you’ve been a Citizens for a New Louisiana member for a while—or even if you’ve just kept up with our work—you know that Congressman Clay Higgins is one of our favorite examples of how Louisiana can get it right. “Getting it right” isn’t about being...
by Michael Lunsford | May 30, 2025 | Libraries, Louisiana
Last week, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a landmark ruling in Little v. Llano County, one that might finally stop the barrage of frivolous lawsuits masquerading as First Amendment crusades. The court reversed an earlier, deeply flawed panel decision in a...
by Michael Lunsford | May 30, 2025 | Podcast
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadWe’re tracking every bill and every vote in the Louisiana Legislature. I’ve been working on something special this session and plan to continue it in future sessions. It’s our “Vote Recs” Legislative...
by Michael Lunsford | May 24, 2025 | National
After a razor-thin vote in the House, H.R. 1, lovingly dubbed “One Big Beautiful Bill,” is on its way to the Senate. The bill represents a sweeping reset of federal priorities, tackling taxes, welfare, national security, and much more. At 208 pages,...
by Michael Lunsford | May 14, 2025 | DOGE, Sunshine
While most people watch what lawmakers say, we watch what they spend. Tucked deep inside Louisiana’s bloated supplemental budget (HB460) lies a million dollar case study in how power really works at the Capitol. It’s not about speeches or party lines. It’s about who...