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Jacob Landry’s Legacy Lawsuit Fix: Ending Decades of Legal Extortion
Louisiana is done punishing job creators for following yesterday’s laws. Rep. Jacob Landry’s HB 602 brings long-overdue sanity to legacy lawsuit abuse.
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The complaint [filed by Citizens for a New Louisiana] underscores what the chief reportedly did and/or has failed to do.
Valarie Hodges
[Citizens for a New Louisiana] works very, very hard to let the public know what’s going on. Without them and what they do nobody knows anything except what the elite leftists media wants them to know. Thank GOD for their answering the call to be our voice to the state.
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.
David Eaton
Other groups talk about "doing research" but it’s just watching videos and podcasts from shock jock crazies.
Los Angeles Review of Books
[Citizens for a New Louisiana] Transformed a community meeting into a national flashpoint.
National Public Radio
Citizens for a New Louisiana says the goal ... is to protect kids from ... smut in the library.
Times-Picayune
Michael Lunsford, a Christian activist and executive director of the conservative Citizens for a New Louisiana, advocates for government transparency.
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Private Jets, Billion-Dollar Claims, and Your Sky-High Insurance Rates
Trial lawyers are funding shady attack ads against lawmakers pushing insurance reform. Then the nonprofit’s whole board disappeared. Here’s what they don’t want you to see.
Reining in Wasteful Government Spending
Rep. Phillip Tarver is working to address reckless government spending and establish limits on Louisiana’s budgets.
CARENCRO: “We Haven’t Done Anything Wrong…” Except you did!
💸 FACT: The City of Carencro used your tax dollars to form a private nonprofit. No ordinance, no oversight, and no obligation to pay you back. Now they say they did nothing wrong. You decide.
How a Consultant’s Arrest Revealed a Pattern of Public Payoffs
Lau’s arrest may be just the tip of the iceberg. When a man under criminal investigation is managing the public image of police departments and city governments, it’s fair to ask: who’s really in control of the message and how far are they willing to go to protect it?
How One Bad Bill Might Hand the GOP a Constitutional Superpower
McMakin’s HB200 tries to control the Republican Party from the Capitol — but it might remind party leaders that they already have the power to control their own primaries.
Louisiana’s Carbon Chase — How Lawsuits and Ideology Are Threatening Our Future
Legacy lawsuits and climate ideology are choking Louisiana’s energy future. Rep. Chuck Owen says carbon sequestration isn’t a solution—it’s a symptom of the state’s deeper economic and legal crisis.
Power Grab in St. Martinville!
💰 A taxpayer-funded consultant. 🕵 Secret communications. 🎤 A one-sided campaign. St. Martinville’s May 3 election isn’t just about modernizing—it’s about power and control. If successful, this election could strip citizens of their local power… Forever.
Louisiana 2025 Regular Session: Week One Recap
Here we go! Louisiana’s 2025 Regular Legislative Session is underway. Check in with us as we explore some interesting and promising bills.
Louisiana’s New Voting System Aligns with Trump’s Call for Election Integrity
🗳️ The times are changing, and so is Louisiana’s voting system. Here’s a quick update on how our voting system upgrade is going and when you can expect to see more news.
Open Meetings Meltdown in St. Martinville
Seven Open Meetings Law violations in a single meeting. St. Martinville is now in the AG’s crosshairs. Here’s how it all unraveled.
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