by Editorial Staff | Jul 14, 2026 | Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Sunshine
The right to direct participation outlined in the Louisiana Constitution is built on a simple principle: taxpayers have the right to know how public bodies and officials are conducting business. That principle becomes meaningless if the government can hand public...
by Letters to the Editor | Jun 26, 2026 | Baton Rouge, Libraries
“Can a library that is confused about biological reality be trusted with more tax dollars?” asks Perkins. EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH, LA — Today, a coalition of 23 Baton Rouge area pastors released a letter to the East Baton Rouge Parish Library Board...
by Editorial Staff | Jun 1, 2026 | Baton Rouge, Legislature, Louisiana, Sunshine
Louisiana lawmakers are preparing to commit up to $18 million in taxpayer funds toward a grocery store development in Baton Rouge. The project is being advanced through a nonprofit (NGO — Non-Governmental Organization) formed less than three years ago by a man who...
by Editorial Staff | Oct 2, 2025 | Baton Rouge, Legislature, Louisiana, Sunshine
Public officials are proposing a bold new vision for Baton Rouge: a $400 million LSU arena to replace the aging Pete Maravich Assembly Center and serve as the centerpiece of a vibrant entertainment district. The project, they say, will transform Baton Rouge into a...
by Jamie Pope | Jun 26, 2025 | Baton Rouge, Insurance, Legislature
Louisiana’s 2025 legislative session may be remembered partly for its political drama and the promising bills that fell short. More importantly, it will be remembered for the meaningful reforms that directly affect the daily lives of Louisiana families. After...
by Jamie Pope | Jun 19, 2025 | Baton Rouge, Elections
For far too long, our unique Jungle Primary system led to fractured elections, diluted outcomes, and, in many cases, unintended winners. Voters became frustrated with politics as usual. We had to rethink how we elect our leaders, starting with implementing closed...