The Predictable Closing of Comeaux High School
Citizens for a New Louisiana has long argued that Lafayette Parish does not suffer from a revenue problem. It suffers from a priorities problem. The closure of Ovey Comeaux High School may be the most visible consequence of those priorities yet. At the very moment...
Louisiana Medicaid: They Knew. They Were Told. It Kept Happening.
Over the past few weeks, Minnesota has found itself in the headlines amid allegations that Medicaid programs were exploited on a massive scale. Whether those allegations ultimately lead to prosecutions or political fallout remains to be seen. Still, that’s...
Fish or Cut Bait: The Procedural Limbo Surrounding Eddie Lau
When someone is arrested, most people assume the criminal justice system has been set in motion. An arrest has been made, charges are pending, and prosecutors are moving forward. Somewhere, a constitutional “speedy trial” clock must already be running. That’s...
From Prison to Public Funding
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...
Louisiana’s 2026 Congressional Map — Not Done Yet
Louisiana has a new congressional map. Whether it will be the map used for the 2026 elections remains an open question. Senate Bill 121 has now become Act 2 of the 2026 Regular Session, replacing Louisiana’s prior congressional district plan. The new law follows the...
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