by Editorial Staff | Sep 20, 2024 | Legislature, Louisiana, Sunshine
Louisiana is in the middle of a culture war, but it is not the culture war you are probably thinking of. We are not talking about Banana Jones and the Lost Crusade. With mounting court costs and outstanding judgments, that low-budget film is doomed to fail. We are...
by Jamie Pope | Sep 16, 2024 | Legislature, Louisiana
The “looming fiscal cliff” keeps appearing in Louisiana’s legacy media headlines. Of course, the effort pushes legislators to renew John Bel Edward’s “temporary” .45¢ sales tax. This repetitive use of deceptive language creates fear...
by Editorial Staff | Sep 12, 2024 | Louisiana, Sunshine
We are all familiar with the “smurfs,” those tiny blue creatures living under the forest’s canopy in mushroom homes. But are there other smurfs amongst us? The ones we are talking about are also blue, as in Democrat Party blue. “Smurfing” is very similar to the...
by Jamie Pope | Sep 2, 2024 | Baton Rouge, Legislature, Louisiana
2024 has been a busy and significant year for the state of Louisiana. Legislators have been particularly active, emphasizing preserving individual freedoms and safeguarding children from the various challenges in today’s world. This commitment to fundamental...
by Editorial Staff | Aug 14, 2024 | Louisiana, Sunshine
Louisiana gun rights are already on the chopping block. Constitutional carry became the law in Louisiana on July 4, 2024. This may have been the most exciting item for the average citizen. Senator Miguez brought SB01 and SB02, leading the charge in this area, and none...
by Editorial Staff | Aug 13, 2024 | Legislature, Louisiana, Sunshine
There is a fiscal cliff ahead! The total budget shortfall is expected to be between $650 and $950 million. Additionally, not renewing JBE’s erroneous tax hike will equate to about $450 million in revenue that stays in our pockets instead of going to the state....