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Podcast: Frank Pavone on creating a New Louisiana

Oct 30, 2023 | Louisiana, Podcast

Way back in September of this year, Frank Pavone addressed members and guests at our Champions of Change banquet. Although we had a sizable crowd, it was certainly not possible for every person who follows us to attend. Thankfully, Fr. Frank recorded his remarks on video so that all of our friends can get caught up.

Louisiana’s New Election System is on your November Ballot

Oct 27, 2023 | Louisiana

A multi-year effort to upgrade our aged election system is on the ballot in November. Voters get to decide if we continue that process or start over from scratch.

A tale of two cities: Breaux-ken Bridge vs Why-Ville

Oct 26, 2023 | Breaux Bridge, Lafayette, St. Martin, Youngsville

Unwatched and unnoticed, local governments tend to skirt a myriad of state laws… until we start poking around with our little flashlight.

Lafayette Violent Crime: What’s the Problem?

Oct 19, 2023 | Lafayette

Recent cases and research indicate that 10% of our population is committing 90% of the criminal offenses. Is Lafayette in danger of becoming another violent crime epicenter, like New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Shreveport?

Uncovering Citizens for Integrity in Government

Oct 13, 2023 | Lafayette

Who’s behind Citizens for Integrity in Government’s campaign to discredit Josh Guillory? That’d be Lafayette Tax Assessor Conrad Comeaux.

Get to Know Louisiana House District 44

Oct 11, 2023 | Lafayette, LCG, Legislature, Libraries

This just might be the very last place anyone would have thought we’d have a look. House District 44 is a ‘majority-minority’ district – a rare Democrat-only race in a seat with a slim Democrat majority.