by Jamie Pope | Mar 21, 2022 | Baton Rouge, Louisiana
If the endless emergency taught us anything it is that our governor has too much power. As people start announcing their run for governor many are wondering who is willing to address balance of power. One man should not be able to rule all three branches of...
by Jamie Pope | Jul 27, 2021 | Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Before the Veto Override Session began the political games were in full swing. From legislators not showing up to the governor admitting he made threats and promises to whip votes, the people never stood a chance at being represented. Inability to Perform Duties John...
by Michael Lunsford | Jul 20, 2021 | Louisiana
Jamie Pope contributed (greatly) to this article. Governor Edwards vetoed thirty-one (31) bills in the 2021 regular session. There are two that have garnered most of the attention. However, as we’ll outline below, a large number of these vetoes kill very good...
by Michael Lunsford | May 11, 2020 | Louisiana
Earlier today, Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards announced his acquiescence to allowing Louisiana’s small businesses to reopen. Officially, Louisiana is moving into Phase One of Donald Trump’s plan to reopen the national economy. Convincing the governor...
by Michael Lunsford | Jan 10, 2020 | About Us
Until Citizens for a New Louisiana came along, Louisiana was missing a serious, conservative non-profit organization dedicated to public policy in local government that’s not tied to a special interest group. Over the last few years, we’ve grown to inform...