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BREAKING: An Arrest Has Been Made in the Fake Text Scandal
Acadiana Area Political Campaign Manager “Eddie” Lau was arrested in Lafayette today in connection with our exclusive investigation into knowingly false political text messages.
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Kim Powers
I can understand why someone would try to duplicate what they are doing at Citizens but alas, that's a trap. They make it look easy. It isn't.
Times-Picayune
In Louisiana, the movement [to remove or reshelve sexually explicit books] started in Lafayette in 2021 when ... the conservative nonprofit Citizens for a New Louisiana filed an objection.
MS Magazine (Feminist)
I knew about Citizens for a New Louisiana because of what they doing in Lafayette Parish to stop Drag Story Hour.
Clay Higgins
[Citizens for a New Louisiana] is where it happens. We're saving Louisiana from this desk right here, baby.
NBC News
Citizens for a New Louisiana spoke at the meeting in favor of restrictions on books with sexual content.
School Library Journal
[Citizens for a New Louisiana] is very well organized.
The (UK) Independent
Mr Lunsford’s appeal prompted the parish library director to move the [erotic] book[s] from teen nonfiction sections to adult nonfiction sections
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DOGE in the Bayou: Jeff Landry’s Fiscal Responsibility Program
Discover how Jeff Landry’s Fiscal Responsibility Program and Elon Musk’s DOGE concept could radically streamline government agencies and slash wasteful spending.
There is NO Conservative movement in Louisiana
Opinion: Louisiana’s so-called conservative government has been failing its people for decades. High taxes, rising costs, and ineffective leadership are driving residents away.
Livingston Parish Library Shenanigans
Shenanigans? Of course! Learn about the dynamics, split factions, and power shifts within the Livingston Parish Library Board of Control from a recent meeting.
Is there really a jail crisis in Lafayette Parish?
Sheriff Mark Garber claims the Lafayette Parish Correctional Center is “no longer capable” of meeting demands. Is this true? Explore the facts, historical context, and proposed solutions to the parish jail crisis and its broader impact on public safety.
The December 2024 Constitutional Amendments
Unraveling the December 2024 Constitutional Amendments in Louisiana. Gain insights into the proposed changes and their significance for the state.
Amendment 4 – Changing our entire tax sale system
Understanding the proposed changes to Louisiana’s tax sale system before this Constitutional Amendment appears on the December 2024 ballot.
The Bacala Amendments – fixing the spending cap problem
Discover the impact of the spending cap amendments on the upcoming December 2024 ballot. We’ll explore the history of rushed budget bills and the need for better legislative processes.
LA 3rd Special 2024 followup: The rest of the package
Exploring these tax reform bills as a package is the key to understanding the complete picture. Each bill is a puzzle piece that contributes to the bigger picture.
💸 Hide your wallet! Louisiana’s 3rd Special Session of 2024
You better hide your wallet! Louisiana’s 3rd extraordinary session of 2024 includes un-dedicating funds and heavy new tax proposals. Learn how these changes could impact Louisiana’s businesses, families, and government spending at the state and local levels.
The Morris Amendment
We’re not done! December brings us a new batch of Constitutional Amendments. Here, we’ll discuss proposed changes to the Judiciary Commission of Louisiana and how it handles judicial misconduct.
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