Current News Items
Who Told Government It Was Responsible for Happiness?
We increasingly expect government to solve every hardship society faces. But every solution comes with authority. Before asking whether government can act, perhaps we should ask whether it should.
CARENCRO: When “Easy to Reach” Isn’t Enough
Carencro Mayor Charlotte Clavier promised to help obtain public records that have been outstanding since January. Months later, CNLA is still waiting.
Midterm Prayer Guide: September 13–19
This week’s Midterm Prayer Guide includes a bonus prayer for Virginia as early voting begins, along with daily prayers focused on Congress, competitive House races, pro-life voters, constitutional conservatives, the U.S. Air Force, and races across the country. Follow along September 13–19.
Transparency Delayed: Youngsville’s Pattern and Practice
Youngsville repeatedly promises public records within days, yet requests involving crime, officers, training, and discipline remain unresolved months later.
2026 Midterm Prayer Guide, reprise — now with bonus prayers.
Jensen Young’s 2026 Midterm Prayer Guide expands with weekly bonus prayers responding to new candidates, election developments, legal battles, and early voting.
SpaceX: Louisiana’s Blueprint for Exponential Business Growth
What would happen if Louisiana extended the tax treatment, regulatory relief, permitting reforms, and legal protections created for SpaceX to every business?
2026 Midterm Prayer Guide — September 6-12
This week’s Midterm Prayer Guide focuses on competitive Congressional races in Iowa, Pennsylvania, New York, and California, the Republican Midterm Convention in Dallas, and remembrance of the lives lost and forever changed on September 11.
Surprise! LAGOP Endorsements Are Political
Louisiana Republicans are fighting over party endorsements again. Before changing the rules, it helps to understand what signatures—and endorsements—actually mean.
The Responsiveness Test: 40 Candidates, Six Answers
Nearly 40 Lafayette-area candidates were asked to tell voters about themselves and invited to meet with citizens. Only six provided the requested information.
New Iberia’s Economic Development Strategy — Raise Taxes
New Iberia created a taxing district around Lagniappe Village after private developers sought incentives—and now shoppers could pay the tax without ever getting a vote.