by Michael Lunsford | Aug 21, 2026 | Podcast, St. Landry
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadThe Opelousas Downtown Development District (ODDD) recently announced $100,000 in grants to 12 businesses. Michael Lunsford wanted to know three things: who got the money, where they’re located, and what they’re going to do with...
by Michael Lunsford | Aug 3, 2026 | National, Podcast
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadLouisiana’s congressional districts have changed again, and with candidate qualifying beginning this week, voters are trying to figure out exactly what those new maps mean. In this episode, Michael Lunsford walks through the...
by Michael Lunsford | Jul 20, 2026 | Iberia Parish, New Iberia, Podcast
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadNew Iberia may be just one more tax away from prosperity—at least, that appears to be the theory. City officials are considering another 1-cent sales tax to support a private development project approaching $40 million. Their...
by Michael Lunsford | Jun 10, 2026 | Podcast, Youngsville
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadThe City of Youngsville says no transcript exists from a civil service hearing involving Officer John Davison. There’s just one problem. Public records obtained by Citizens for a New Louisiana show taxpayers paid $1,587 for...
by Michael Lunsford | Jun 4, 2026 | Libraries, Podcast, St. Tammany
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadEast Baton Rouge Parish voters are once again being asked to consider a library tax proposition. Supporters say critics are missing important context. Critics say taxpayers deserve a closer look at the numbers. Today, we’re...
by Michael Lunsford | May 20, 2026 | Podcast, Sunshine
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadThis week, Citizens for a New Louisiana travels to East Feliciana Parish to investigate missing public records connected to the parish’s “Economic Development” District. What began as a straightforward request...