Louisiana’s “No-Bid” $54M Motorola Deal: What the Documents Say
When the Louisiana Office of Technology Services asked lawmakers to approve an alternative procurement process for a sweeping Motorola Solutions public-safety technology contract, criticism was almost immediate—and so were conclusions. At the time of the July 23...
Three Growing Cities. Three Big Budgets. One Big Question.
It is that time of year again — three municipalities in Lafayette Parish recently adopted their annual budgets. So, we decided to dive in. We listened to the budget hearings, we reviewed the budget documents, and we are ready to report our findings to you. Financial...
Jeff Landry Nixes $18 Million Grocery Store and More
Last month, we introduced you to one of the stranger stories of the legislative session. An $18 million taxpayer-funded grocery store project run through a nonprofit formed by a convicted fraudster. It had a 76-acre special taxing district attached. And all of this...
Four Controversies: Youngsville Civil Service Board Still Reeling
The Youngsville Municipal Police Civil Service Board convened a special meeting Thursday, July 15, 2026, with an agenda dominated by disputes arising from the administration of Chief J.P. Broussard. Over the course of the meeting, Board members considered allegations...
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