2024 – Louisiana’s year of opportunity
The 2024 Regular Session of the Louisiana State Legislature kicked off on March 11, 2024. There are several bills that we should all be paying attention to ranging from closed primaries to election integrity. But one bill we have to watch closely every year is HB02....
Transparency: It’s Sunshine Week!
Well, it is that time of year again! For some, it’s Spring that brings hope. The season ushers in a time of rebirth and abundant sunlight. Others are reminded of the Ides of March, that pivotal time when Julius Caesar was killed and the Roman Republic fell into...
Accomplishments: 2024 2nd Extraordinary Session
We have been talking about this for quite some time here at Citizens for a New Louisiana. Increasing crime rates and a lack of transparency in our criminal justice system. In a recent four-part series following the issuance of the Violent Crime Task Force report back...
Tulane’s battle to redefine Free Speech in Louisiana
One year ago, we brought you the “Curious Case of Ross Brunet”. If you don’t quite remember it, click the link and read it again. At the heart of the matter was the deliberate targeting and (malicious) prosecution of Ross Brunet by officials of the Town of Grand...
Letters: Could Consent Agendas Violate Open Meetings Law?
By: Anonymous This article will open like a local issue, but stick with us. At the February 7, 2024, Lafayette Parish School Board Meeting, all items on the consent agenda had attachments to add additional information with the exception of item 3.6 which was,...
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