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New Lawsuit Challenges LSU’s Half-Billion Dollar Tax Scheme
Illegal tax? A new lawsuit filed in Baton Rouge challenges the constitutionality of LSU’s arena tax district, alleging it was deliberately designed to impose taxes without voter approval.
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CFNL was integral in 2019 in having library funding slashed by $10 million.
The Advocate
Citizens for New Louisiana aims for a conservative presence across the state.
Livingston Parish News
Smith added that the issue blew up on social media after an “outside” group called Citizens for a New Louisiana enflamed the situation.
Americans United for Separation of Church and State
Citizens for a New Louisiana, which Jones describes as an organization “that has wreaked havoc on public libraries across Louisiana.”
Amanda Jones
There have been no “outright book bans” in Louisiana. The challenges at recent Library Board meetings have been mostly about where certain books should be appropriately shelved.
Livingston Parish News
State Sen. Valarie Hodges, sponsored a bill that expanded the Livingston Parish Library Board from seven to nine members, a move widely viewed as an attempt to shift board control in favor of Citizens for a New Louisiana-aligned members.
Acadiana Advocate
Citizens, whose executive director is ... Michael Lunsford, is a conservative "good government" operation that started in Lafayette and is expanding across the state. Its latest crusade is pushing for tighter controls on the books and other materials minors are allowed to access in public libraries.
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Opelousas ODDD Scandal Deepens With More Out-of-District Spending
Opelousas just approved another ODDD expenditure outside the district. They also haven’t posted meeting minutes in 2 years. Both of these appear to contradict state law. They aren’t just blunders. They confirm a disturbing pattern of illegal spending and concealing public records.
Louisiana’s Infant Mortality Crisis The Advocate Got Wrong
Louisiana’s infant mortality crisis deserves real solutions. When lawmakers tried to act, the Advocate completely missed it. Here’s the real story behind Louisiana’s infant mortality crisis.
New Orleans Bailout? Not so fast!
New Orleans didn’t win a “major victory.” It admitted it can’t meet payroll and agreed to unprecedented state control over its finances. The Legislative Auditor now has full control over the city’s finances.
CAUGHT: Opelousas Officials Misappropriate $5 Million?
The map never changed. Opelousas officials did — and now their $5 million stadium scheme may trigger mandatory civil recovery for misappropriating public funds.
Jeff Landry on Louisiana’s New Era: From Opposition to Ownership
Jeff Landry told Louisiana Republicans it’s time to stop fighting and start building. The state’s conservative movement has won more than elections—it’s won the responsibility of governing.
Julie Emerson: The Quiet Power Behind Louisiana’s Conservative Comeback
Who is Julie Emerson? For a decade, she has quietly reshaped Louisiana politics — from life, tax reform, and education freedom to restoring conservative leadership at the Capitol. Now, the woman behind Louisiana’s conservative comeback is stepping into the U.S. Senate race.
Abbeville: Another Broken Promise
In 2019, Abbeville promised voters a sales tax would fund police raises. Officers believed it. Voters believed it. But City Hall had other plans — secret waivers, illegal meetings, and a broken promise now heading to trial.
Blanchardville: Lafayette’s Downtown Whiplash at 444 Jefferson
Once-praised redevelopment at 444 Jefferson Street now faces possible litigation from the very agency that supported it. The DDA’s sudden reversal leaves developers and downtown observers stunned.
Not So Fast: Carbon Capture and the US Senate Race
A circulated article is claiming that Blake Miguez “brought CCS to Louisiana” while John Fleming has opposed it for years. The timeline doesn’t support that claim — and Fleming’s own recorded statements contradict it. Here’s what actually happened, and how the narrative got rewritten.
The Louisiana Freedom Caucus: What It is and Why I am a Member
United by principle. Strengthened by unity.
Rep. Chuck Owen shares how the Louisiana Freedom Caucus transformed disorganization into direction—and why he proudly calls it home.
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