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It’s time for transparency in Baton Rouge
On the heels of an unprecedented conservative victory, can Louisianaโs new legislature deliver more transparency to Louisianaโs state Capitol?
Submit to Schexnayder or be Silenced
As often as he has changed up the rules in attempt to silence us, its apparent the Speaker of the House has more time for petty vindictiveness than he has for defending small business and individual liberty.
Watching and waiting for Ronnie “Judas” Johns
Remember Ronnie “Judas” Johns? He was the villain of the 2021 veto override session. For simply not showing up (so there wouldn’t be enough votes to override any of JBE’s terrible vetoes) the governor rewarded him with a six-figure salary. Now he’s hoping that so much time has passed that you and the Senate Governmental Affairs committee will have forgotten all about it. Except that we’ll be here making sure everyone remembers.
Balance of Power
Soon Louisiana will elect a new governor. Citizens are asking which candidate will be most willing to work with legislators on balancing power.
Not Media Enough, Censored by Schexnayder
Why does the Speaker get to decide who is media and who is not? I am well aware that Clay Schexnayder does not care for my coverage of him. Regardless, partisan politics should have no place in determining what or who is considered news media. If you’ve been worried about social media censorship, maybe you should instead be worried about the censorship going on right in the people’s House Chamber.
๐จ Louisiana’s Self Perpetuating Crime
Baton Rouge, Louisiana wrapped up 2021 with record breaking homicide numbers. While East Baton Rouge Parish suffers greatly with poor leadership, there are other factors to consider. Perhaps it is time for people to stop believing the government when they say โwe’re here to helpโ.
Kanter Like Symptoms
Will Louisiana Department of Health keep the vicious cycle going? People often skip the doctor during the holidays. As Christmas decorations are taken down the number of positives will spike. How much Kanter banter will we face as Louisiana Department of Health helps...
Can’t VS Won’t
Do not let the media or your legislators tell you they do not have the power. They may choose not to use it, but they have it.
Schex: All Talk No Walk
A healthcare worker invited me to a meeting with Louisiana's Speaker of the House. She wanted to ask questions and share information she felt was important. I went as moral support but had the opportunity to ask a few questions of my own. Access Granted Initially we...
Can We Please Get Back to Education?
On Monday, Louisiana's House Committee on Education met with Louisiana Department of Education for an update on theย social studies standards development. The focus of the meeting was procedure. Parents also expressed concern about the curriculum. The meeting began in...
Did Louisiana Department of Health Violate HIPAA?
Over the course of 19 months Louisiana citizens have lost their right to medical privacy. Employees and students are expected to report what should be private health information. There is a penalty for spouse vaccination status. Now Louisiana Department of Health is...