Current News Items
Rick Edmonds: The Rest of the Story
A deceptive political attack ad singles out Rick Edmonds for votes also supported by other conservatives. But what about the legislation he’s actually authored? We examined the votes, the missing context, and the rest of his legislative record.
Midterm Prayer Guide: October 25–31
The final full week before Election Day: this week’s Midterm Prayer Guide includes prayers for Michigan and Ohio, Speaker Mike Johnson, state legislative races, campaign messaging, absentee voters, Iowa, and Nevada.
Follow along October 25–31.
YOUNGSVILLE: Where Silence Ain’t Golden
Youngsville Mayor Ken Ritter has endorsed candidates in every local race — except one: the incumbent police chief. Meanwhile, City Hall has asked Louisiana’s Attorney General to clarify its authority over the Police Department. Is there a connection, or is silence just silence?
Miguez Stands Alone
Attack ads are flying, so we decided to check the voting records. In 2026, Blake Miguez repeatedly stood alone in the Louisiana Senate, opposing bills that also drew resistance from the House’s most conservative members.
Constitutional Amendments 3, 4, 5, 7 and 8: Five Different Questions About Government Power
Louisiana Amendments 3, 4, 5, 7 and 8 put government power on the ballot—from bail and term limits to retirement debt, water lines and property rights.
Midterm Prayer Guide: October 18–24
This week’s Midterm Prayer Guide includes a bonus prayer for Wisconsin, along with prayers for Pennsylvania, mail-in voters, Louisiana early voting, Alaska, California, and rural communities across America.
STEMBERGER: Are You Willing to Stand Alone?
At our Champions of Change dinner, John Stemberger challenged the audience to consider the cost of conviction, the courage to speak first, and how one person can inspire a movement. When the time comes, are you willing to stand alone?
Midterm Prayer Guide: October 11–17
This week’s Midterm Prayer Guide includes a bonus prayer for Colorado, along with prayers for military families, Louisiana voter registration, agricultural communities, Georgia, North Carolina, and voters along the I-20 corridor.
Follow along October 11–17.
Constitutional Amendments 1, 2, 6, 9 and 10: About Tax Policy
Five of Louisiana’s ten proposed constitutional amendments deal with taxes. Four expand exemptions or eligibility for special treatment. The fifth changes how local governments exercise their taxing authority. Are we simplifying Louisiana’s tax system, or making it more complicated?
Col. Scotty Autin’s Name Surfaces in GNO Inc. CEO Search
As GNO Inc. prepares to replace longtime CEO Michael Hecht, an interesting name has surfaced in discussions about his successor: Col. Scotty Autin, commander of the Army Corps of Engineers’ New Orleans District. What connects the two?