by Editorial Staff | Mar 7, 2025 | Legislature, Louisiana
Of all the issues debated in our state capitol, none impacts residents more directly than skyrocketing insurance costs. Louisiana’s system is in desperate need of reform. The question isn’t whether change is necessary but whether our legislature has the political will...
by Michael Lunsford | Feb 20, 2025 | Legislature, Louisiana
Fake political texts, deception, and whisper campaigns—these aren’t just dirty tricks; they’re shaping Louisiana’s elections. Citizens for a New Louisiana’s exclusive investigation into the Senate 23 special election reveals a Republican Infighting battle fueled...
by Michael Lunsford | Dec 16, 2024 | Legislature, Louisiana, Sunshine
It’s not a new dance craze sweeping the nation or the latest internet challenge (think Ice Bucket Challenge). No, DOGE is a backronym that famed billionaire Elon Musk created or at least popularized. It stands for “Department of Government...
by Michael Lunsford | Nov 20, 2024 | Legislature, Louisiana, Sunshine
Continuing our coverage of the Constitutional amendments appearing on the upcoming December 2024 ballot, we present two separate amendments to address Louisiana’s spending cap problem, authored by the same legislator and focused on the same issue: the state...
by Michael Lunsford | Nov 14, 2024 | Legislature, Libraries, Livingston, Louisiana
In our article on Monday, I expressed some concerns about a few of the bills up for this special session on tax reform. After publishing that article, the governor called and encouraged me to avoid getting stuck on a bill or two. Instead, he said it would be a better...
by Michael Lunsford | Nov 11, 2024 | Legislature, Louisiana
UPDATE: I’ve written a more comprehensive piece on the 3rd special session. Be sure to check that one out here: LA 3rd Special 2024 follow-up – The rest of the package Before discussing the special session, I’d like to say that I hear you. Our...