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PODCAST: Scorecard Upgrade for Michael Melerine
Learn about the newly elected legislator, Michael Melerine, and how he’s is pushing meaningful ideas in the Louisiana legislature.
The Garbage Report
Unfortunately, the sheriff’s investigation into the City of Youngsville appears to be little more than political cover for the power clique.
School Choice deserves its own Scorecard Badge
Traditional public schools didn’t suit everyone during the pandemic. That basic need for change broke the school choice taboo wide open.
The eternally conflicted Kenneth Boudreaux strikes again
Kenneth Boudreaux has been officially sworn in as a City Councilman and he’s already breaking his oath and the law.
Prosecution: More than just another leg
Join us as we continue to examine increasing violence in our communities. Here’s the third of four legs comprising the criminal justice stool: Prosecution.
Youngsville: Cash on Ice!
Remember when Congressman William J. Jefferson kept cash in his freezer? It turns out that Youngsville likes to keep cash “on ice,” too.
💰 Shh! City Council slips in 30% pay raise
Elected officials voting themselves pay raises is incredibly unpopular. Here’s one city council’s unique solution: just don’t tell anyone.
Closed primaries – the ultimate test
It’s morning in Louisiana! After decades, Louisiana no longer allows Democrats to help select who will represent the Republican brand on an election ballot. But not everyone is happy about it.
Corrections: Political Ploys Over Public Safety – The Story of the Lafayette Jail
Explore the intricacies of a local criminal justice system, focusing on the second of our four-legged stool: corrections at the Lafayette Parish Correctional Center.
It’s time for transparency in Baton Rouge
On the heels of an unprecedented conservative victory, can Louisiana’s new legislature deliver more transparency to Louisiana’s state Capitol?