The problem with the Orleans Parish Criminal Clerk
Orleans Parish has always been different. That is not an accident—it is a product of Louisiana’s history. From the early distinction between the Louisiana Territory and the Orleans Territory, to the modern structure of its courts, the parish has long operated under...
Louisiana Poised to Expand Expropriation Powers
In Louisiana, property rights are supposed to mean something. They are written into the very first article of the Louisiana Constitution, which provides that private property shall not be taken except for a public purpose. It does not say property may be taken...
Amendment 3: A Deeper Dive into Permanent Teacher Pay Raises
After publishing our initial overview of the proposed constitutional amendments, I received several questions about Amendment 3—particularly about how it actually works. This is one of the most complex and consequential items on the ballot. And while the summary...
NEW IBERIA: Can Rewriting Records Change What Happened?
Just days after the New Iberia Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board held an unannounced executive session to decline an investigation into misconduct allegations, a second issue emerged—this time not as rumor or speculation, but in writing. Petition for...
NEW IBERIA: Misconduct Allegations Led to Secrecy at City Hall
The public was told that the New Iberia Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board would “discuss” a complaint at a special meeting scheduled for March 19, 2026. What happened instead raises serious questions about whether the Board itself followed the law when it...
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