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October 2026
Secret Lunch with Art LeBreton, Nick Niland and Bubba Savell
Join us for an opportunity to meet three Youngsville candidates: Art LeBreton (Chief of Police), Nick Niland (City Council, Division D), and Bubba Savell (City Council, Division B). Hear about their experience, priorities, and vision for Youngsville’s future.
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NEW IBERIA: The Board That Ignores the Law
What if the board overseeing police and fire discipline in your city wasn’t legally formed? In New Iberia, that may be exactly what’s happening. Missing representation, missing oaths, and a system operating outside the law.
Ending Engineered Consent and Rigged Tax Elections
Louisiana law requires that voters approve new, local taxes. But what if the system can be manipulated so voters never show up? Here’s how tax elections are quietly engineered to raise taxes without voter consent, and the bills that could stop it.
STATE OF THE PARISH: A Measured Look at Lafayette’s Momentum
I attended Lafayette’s State of the Parish just feet from the podium. The tone was different this year—less noise, more direction. Here’s a measured look at what “momentum” really means.
Louisiana Poised to Expand Expropriation Powers
Louisiana’s Supreme Court just reaffirmed limits on expropriation—but the Legislature is trying to expand it again.
Amendment 3: A Deeper Dive into Permanent Teacher Pay Raises
Should Louisiana enshrine specific budget line items in its Constitution? Voters will decide that question with Amendment 3 on May 16, 2026.
2026 Constitutional Amendments: May 16, 2026
Louisiana voters face five constitutional amendments covering civil service, schools, taxes, and more. Here’s what each proposal really does—and the risks to watch before voting.
NEW IBERIA: Can Rewriting Records Change What Happened?
A fraud investigation was requested in New Iberia. After investigators allowed officials to retroactively alter four years of payroll records, there was suddenly nothing left to investigate!
Clay Higgins Warned Us About The Epstein Files—He Was Right
Clay Higgins warned the Epstein file release would harm victims. Months later, predictable failures exposed hundreds of victim identities and proved him right.
Unbalancing the Books: Carencro’s Pas Bon Festival Doesn’t Add Up
The story changed. The numbers changed. The records are still missing. Carencro’s festival finances don’t add up — and taxpayers are left holding the bag, again.
NEW IBERIA: Misconduct Allegations Led to Secrecy at City Hall
Misconduct allegations against New Iberia’s police chief led to a closed-door Civil Service Board decision to look the other way. This decision raises serious concerns about transparency, retaliation, and Louisiana’s Open Meetings Law.
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