Julie Emerson: The Quiet Power Behind Louisiana’s Conservative Comeback
Louisiana politics is like football — passionate fans, rival teams, and more drama than policy. Everyone’s got a jersey, a hashtag, and a side to cheer for. But while the loudest players chase the spotlight, a handful of quiet workhorses actually move the ball down...
Not So Fast: Carbon Capture and the US Senate Race
A recent article circulating on social media claims that State Treasurer (and candidate for U.S. Senate) John Fleming has long opposed Carbon Capture and Sequestration (CCS). At the same time, claiming that Louisiana Freedom Caucus member, state Senator Blake Miguez...
The Louisiana Freedom Caucus: What It is and Why I am a Member
by Chuck Owen, District 30, member of the Louisiana House of Representatives. Finding my place in Baton Rouge A few times in recent years, and in mailouts, I’ve mentioned being a member of the Louisiana Freedom Caucus. When I list who I am affiliated with in Baton...
$30M for Them, $0 for LSU: The Shady LSU Arena Deal
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...
Big Wins, Small Victories, and Incremental Changes
The 2025 Regular Legislative Session in Louisiana delivered an intense, steady wave of conservative reforms. These changes will have lasting impacts across the state. From bold moves to protect constitutional rights and restructure key agencies, to quieter but...
Citizens for a New Louisiana is making government more transparent, one parish at a time. Will you become a part of the solution?
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The Current
[A.B.] Rubin [blamed] conservative activist Michael Lunsford for the delay. Lunsford’s organization, Citizens for a New Louisiana, has stirred activism in library controversies across the state.
Heritage Foundation
I’m very well aware and appreciative of the work [of Citizens for a New Louisiana]
Danny Cherry, Jr.
[Library Director Michelle] Parrish’s firing left behind five library board members within the orbit of Citizens for a New Louisiana (CFNL), plus the Parish President...
Timmy Hendrix
I AM EXTREMELY impressed with this production! Keep it coming for us little blue collars that can't be on the front lines.
Antigravity
[Citizens for a New Louisiana is] perhaps the most powerful non-profit alliance in the State of Louisiana.
