by Jamie Pope | May 9, 2022 | Baton Rouge
Louisiana’s Speaker of the House, Clay Schexnayder, has a habit of trying to silence those who do not fall in line. Citizens pointing out his inconsistencies, legislators communicating with constituents, and the media have all been subject to this attempted...
by Editorial Staff | Apr 11, 2024 | Iberia Parish, Sunshine
Transparency is a simple concept. There are various definitions, such as: the quality of allowing light to pass through so that objects behind can be distinctly seen; the quality of being easy to perceive or detect; and the quality of being open to public scrutiny But...
by Editorial Staff | Apr 2, 2024 | Iberia Parish, Sunshine
Way back on March 6th, I attended Sheriff Tommy Romero’s sales pitch for yet another $4 MILLION sales tax increase for the Iberia Parish Sheriff’s office. This would be an additional ¼ cent perpetual sales tax added to the existing ¼ cent perpetual sales...
by Editorial Staff | Mar 11, 2024 | Legislature, Sunshine
Well, it is that time of year again! For some, it’s Spring that brings hope. The season ushers in a time of rebirth and abundant sunlight. Others are reminded of the Ides of March, that pivotal time when Julius Caesar was killed and the Roman Republic fell into...
by Michael Lunsford | Mar 11, 2024 | Lafayette, RPEC
Well, it’s that time again. Although it’s changing soon, the Presidential Preference Primary is currently Louisiana’s only closed primary. In addition to voters selecting the person to represent their political party for President of the United...