by Editorial Staff | Aug 14, 2024 | Louisiana, Sunshine
Louisiana gun rights are already on the chopping block. Constitutional carry became the law in Louisiana on July 4, 2024. This may have been the most exciting item for the average citizen. Senator Miguez brought SB01 and SB02, leading the charge in this area, and none...
by Editorial Staff | Aug 13, 2024 | Legislature, Louisiana, Sunshine
There is a fiscal cliff ahead! The total budget shortfall is expected to be between $650 and $950 million. Additionally, not renewing JBE’s erroneous tax hike will equate to about $450 million in revenue that stays in our pockets instead of going to the state....
by Editorial Staff | Aug 7, 2024 | Broussard, Lafayette, Scott, Youngsville
June is the month the cities of Broussard, Scott, and Youngsville adopt a budget. If you’ve never attended a budget hearing, you may become overwhelmed by the sheer amount of financial data. Understanding what’s going on takes time, effort, and careful...
by Editorial Staff | Jul 25, 2024 | Lafayette, Louisiana, Sunshine
Are there Chinese spies in Louisiana? More importantly, is Louisiana’s local government tax and spending structure funding foreign espionage efforts? Before anyone dismisses this possibility as a wild conspiracy theory, they should review the facts Citizens for...
by Editorial Staff | Jul 10, 2024 | Abbeville, Vermilion Parish
The Concerned Citizens of Vermilion Parish continues to hold meetings discussing concerns within the parish. Another meeting was held at the beginning of last month. The previous meeting occurred outside, on a vacant lot, after the group had been denied the...