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School Library Journal
[Citizens for a New Louisiana] is very well organized.
WRNO
A poll published by Citizens for a New Louisiana, showed state voters have an especially negative view of the legislature.
The Advocate
A second Youngsville police chief candidate has been found by the court to be ineligible to run... Citizens for a New Louisiana filed a complaint about Trahan's eligibility with the DA.
The Current
[A.B.] Rubin [blamed] conservative activist Michael Lunsford for the delay. Lunsford’s organization, Citizens for a New Louisiana, has stirred activism in library controversies across the state.
USA Today
Michael Lunsford runs Citizens for a New Louisiana, a government watchdog nonprofit, ... who has called out Jones and other library leaders.
Antigravity
Citizens for a New Louisiana's behind-the-scenes activity is something Lunsford relishes.
Los Angeles Review of Books
[Citizens for a New Louisiana is] Leading the charge in Louisiana’s library debate
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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.
Unauthorized: Youngsville Police Chief JP Broussard Usurps City Council
Unfunded. Unauthorized. Unaccountable.
Youngsville Police Chief J.P. Broussard overstepped his authority again—quietly naming an Assistant Chief despite no funding, no ordinance, and no Council approval.
Oklahoma Joins NewLouisiana Movement: Expanding Transparency Beyond Louisiana
🔍 Oklahoma is joining the citizen-powered transparency movement launched in Louisiana. StateLens (a NewLouisiana project) is expanding across state lines, empowering citizens to track legislation, votes, and accountability in real time.
Lafayette Parish Schools: How “Renewals” Became Permanent Tax Increases
💸 Lafayette Parish has renewed the same “temporary” school tax for fifty years — collecting more, serving fewer, and calling it progress.
The Cleo Countdown: Louisiana’s Plan to Redraw
🚨 The battle over Louisiana’s Cleo District enters a new phase. Lawmakers just launched a strategic special session to delay qualifying and prepare for redistricting—potentially rewriting the rules on race-based voting maps for good.
Public Health Illusion: Louisiana Shrugs Off Billion-Dollar Medicaid Waste
Louisiana’s Medicaid program has wasted billions on patients who don’t exist. The illusion of care continues—while real accountability disappears.
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