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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.
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USA Today
Michael Lunsford runs Citizens for a New Louisiana, a government watchdog nonprofit, ... who has called out Jones and other library leaders.
KLFY TV 10
The complaint [filed by Citizens for a New Louisiana] underscores what the chief reportedly did and/or has failed to do.
Louisiana Illuminator
Michael Lunsford, executive director of the conservative watchdog group Citizens for a New Louisiana, raised concerns about the bill’s overly broad language
Antigravity
Lunsford’s decision to not get involved in the 2023 Mayor-President election played a factor in who won.
John Guilbeau
The success we're seeing in Lafayette Parish would not be possible without vital organizations like Citizens for a New Louisiana.
The Advocate
Citizens for New Louisiana aims for a conservative presence across the state.
Scalawag Magazine
Hundreds of titles are being flagged by local residents and conservative groups such as Citizens for a New Louisiana for concerns that the [children's] books feature "pornography" and "pedophilia."
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Congressman Clay Higgins Stays in the Fight—For Us
Congressman Clay Higgins just introduced a bold four-bill package to dismantle bloated federal agencies and return power to the states. Learn why he turned down a likely U.S. Senate seat to stay in the fight for Federalism.
🎭 The Million Dollar Club: How Louisiana Lawmakers Secure Capital Outlay Funds
💸 Political games with your money. Lawmakers are quietly creating new “special districts” and funneling taxpayer dollars back home. Rep. Travis Johnson is just one example. Join us as we follow the money.
Carbon Capture: You Have No Property Rights
Carbon sequestration is surging in Louisiana, backed by billions in federal subsidies and supported by eminent domain laws that let corporations seize land. Lawmakers are fighting back. Here’s how.
Op-ed: Thank You, Lawmakers, for Advancing Legal Reform
Louisiana lawmakers just took a major step toward restoring fairness in our legal system. Reforms to reduce lawsuit abuse passed the House—now it’s the Senate’s move.
The Segus Jolivette Act – Criminal Justice Reform BLOCKED
A legislative Act named in honor of Segus Jolivette, a police officer killed in the line of duty, attempted to address the criminal justice system’s failures, which directly resulted in his death. However, the system’s resistance to change killed the bill in committee.
Louisiana’s Race to Number One in Election Integrity
Trump called for election integrity, and Louisiana listened. Now, with support from the Trump administration, the final step—a paper audit trail—is finally within reach.
We’re Changing Everything… AGAIN!
Too many bills, not enough time? Our new real-time legislative dashboard puts every vote and bill at your fingertips — sortable, searchable, and built for the public.
Lawmakers Push Back with Carbon Capture Reform Bills
There’s a big push for local autonomy in carbon sequestration projects and the rights of landowners in Louisiana during the 2025 Regular Legislative Session.
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.
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