HB775 and the 17-Year-Old Consent Problem
UPDATE: Since publishing, we’ve received assurances that the bill will be amended. The age of medical consent will be updated from seventeen (17) years old to eighteen (18). There is an old saying in politics: hard cases make bad law. Louisiana may now be...
YOUNGSVILLE: Worse Than Anyone Expected
Just when we thought we could take a break from Youngsville, yet another decision by the Youngsville Chief of Police has been overturned by a court. On April 14, 2026, the 15th Judicial District Court issued written reasons that should stop every resident of...
Sheriff Garber: Cashing In on a Manufactured Crisis
Sheriff Mark Garber has long been known for one constant: a relentless drive for more money. Whether through parish appropriations, state revenue streams, or new federal partnerships, the Sheriff has consistently sought ways to increase his budget. The latest example...
Amendment 5: A Closer Look at Judges Serving Past Age 80
After publishing our initial overview of Louisiana’s proposed constitutional amendments, we received several follow-up questions about Amendment 5. At first glance, it may seem like one of the simplest items on the ballot. It only changes one number in the...
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