by Michael Lunsford | Nov 6, 2025 | Legislature, Louisiana, National
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...
by Michael Lunsford | Nov 3, 2025 | Legislature, Louisiana, National, Sunshine
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...
by Editorial Staff | Aug 14, 2025 | Elections, Louisiana, National
Louisiana’s “Cleo District” has become the focal point of a Supreme Court case that could upend how redistricting is done across the country and restore or erase decades of racial gerrymandering precedent. While some states are scrambling to redraw maps ahead of the...
by Michael Lunsford | Jun 1, 2025 | National
If you’ve been a Citizens for a New Louisiana member for a while—or even if you’ve just kept up with our work—you know that Congressman Clay Higgins is one of our favorite examples of how Louisiana can get it right. “Getting it right” isn’t about being...
by Michael Lunsford | May 24, 2025 | National
After a razor-thin vote in the House, H.R. 1, lovingly dubbed “One Big Beautiful Bill,” is on its way to the Senate. The bill represents a sweeping reset of federal priorities, tackling taxes, welfare, national security, and much more. At 208 pages,...
by Editorial Staff | May 14, 2025 | National
With a Senate seat within reach, Higgins said “no.” A recent Trafalgar poll established that Congressman Clay Higgins would have been the frontrunner had he entered Louisiana’s U.S. Senate race. With widespread name recognition and deep grassroots support,...