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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.
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Justice Delayed is Justice Denied
From unsolved murders to decade-old attempted murder charges still pending, Lafayette is a microcosm of Louisiana’s court system problems: slow-walking cases for so long that justice isn’t being served.
A Turning Point for Louisiana Families: What Louisiana Got Right in 2025
Louisiana just passed some of the boldest insurance and prescription drug reforms in state history. Here’s what it means for you.
Youngsville’s Special Meeting will not Address Corruption
They Called a Special Meeting… but not for the reason you think. While the public demands accountability for favoritism, Youngsville’s leadership sticks to budget talk.
YOUNGSVILLE: The Quest to Be Most Corrupt
Another shooting — another cover-up. Youngsville seems determined to win the race to the bottom. We connect the dots in The Quest to Be Most Corrupt.
IT IS ALL A SHOW: Louisiana’s Unofficial Insurance Session
🎭 This session looked like reform. But it was just the next act in Louisiana’s long-running insurance drama. Spoiler: The ending was already written.
Goodbye Jungle; Hello Closed Primaries
Closed primaries bring clarity, fairness, and real choice to Louisiana voters — and prevent chaos at the ballot box. Here’s how they work.
When Blight Becomes a Shield: Crowley’s War on Public Access
Why is Crowley trying to hide public records from local residents? Check out how some locals are exposing enforcement and accountability issues.
Your taxes are going up… AGAIN!?
What started as a “small” tax change has opened the door to sweeping overreach. Here is just one example of how your constitutional rights as a taxpayer are quietly being bypassed—with the Louisiana Legislature’s help.
106 Million Dollars in Frivilous Spending
Count along with me as we look through some (just some) of the ridiculous, frivolous spending contained in a single Senate committee amendment to Louisiana’s state budget. It adds up to $106 million, and that’s not even everything!
Lawfare – The Newest Game in Politics
Lawfare isn’t about justice; it’s about setting an example. By favoring activists over officials, Lafayette is sending a terrible message to Parish employees.
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