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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.
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Citizens for a New Louisiana's behind-the-scenes activity is something Lunsford relishes.
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[Library Director Michelle] Parrish’s firing left behind five library board members within the orbit of Citizens for a New Louisiana (CFNL), plus the Parish President...
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Citizens for a New Louisiana has changed the trajectory of the entire state of Louisiana for the better.
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Michael Lunsford runs Citizens for a New Louisiana, a government watchdog nonprofit, ... who has called out Jones and other library leaders.
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Will Livingston have to Fire Michelle Parrish a THIRD Time?
Michelle Parrish was fired—twice. But now we’re hearing she might need to be fired a third time. Rolling quorum violations? Resignation reversals? Leftist library board member chaos? This one has it all.
The Spoil Bank Project: A Story of Secrecy, Shortcuts, and Consequences
Bulldozers in the dark. No permits. No consent. Lafayette’s “Apollo” project violated laws and burned taxpayer money — and it still didn’t fix the flooding.
What Happened to Tulane Law Clinic?
What happened to Tulane Law Clinic’s most aggressive activist attorney? We’ve been tracking their lawsuits and threats against Louisiana’s small towns and library boards for years. Now their top litigator is missing—right when they need her most.
Eyes on the Prize – the Cleo District
While other states scramble to redraw their maps, Louisiana stood its ground. Now, our fight over the “Cleo District” could end race-based redistricting nationwide and reshape 25+ congressional seats. Here’s why Louisiana isn’t redrawing anything just yet.
$17M for City Hall, $40M for Sportsplex — Guess Which One’s the Scandal
From the Atomic Age Sears to Lafayette’s City Hall, a $17 million refurbishment request faces more outrage than Lafayette’s proposed $40 million sports complex, or $64 million “administration building” upgrades for Sheriff Garber.
Blanchardville: Lafayette’s Downtown Development Leviathan
Like many of Louisiana’s growing list of boutique agencies, Lafayette’s DDA has gone from a small property-value fixer to “Blanchardville,” a self-perpetuating taxing leviathan.
Caught on Tape: Broussard’s Secret Committees
Mayor Ray Bourque’s secret “committees” in Broussard violate Louisiana’s open meetings law — and a disappeared video nearly buried the evidence.
YOUNGSVILLE: Repeated Failures to Investigate
The Youngsville Police Civil Service Board has announced its plan to adopt a rule regarding the initiation of investigation requests submitted to the Board. What is the moving force behind this rule? Is the rule necessary, and if so, why? What impact will additional...
Remember when Anita Begnaud left Lafayette?
They said we were crazy. The Louisiana Legislative Auditor says otherwise. Downtown Lafayette’s Anita Begnaud broke the law and skipped town. Here’s how it all unfolded.
CAUGHT: Louisiana Officials Profiting from Illegal Immigration
Law enforcement officials faking armed robberies to help illegal aliens get visas—then cashing in on the racket. Yes, this really happened in Louisiana. And yes, they’re still in office.
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