Veto Session: At Ease
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...
Vetoed bills for the override session
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...
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The whole area is being controlled by a political group called Citizens for a New Louisiana.
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A defamation suit [Amanda Jones] filed against ... the conservative group Citizens for a New Louisiana, was dismissed.
Lafayette Secret Lunch – April 22
Join us for Secret Lunch this Friday at a new location: Bailey's Seafood / Ema's Cafe. (more…)
Lafayette Secret Lunch – Closed Primaries
Join us for Secret Lunch on Friday, April 21st, as Charlie Buckels explore the many reasons Louisiana should finally abandon the failed jungle primary system. We'll also talk about the upcoming October elections, and known candidates running for the various positions on School Board, Lafayette City and Parish Councils, Legislature, and State Senate. Bailey's will be offering their limited menu selection. Lunch is partially sponsored by Citizens for a New Louisiana, allowing lunch to be at a reduced $15, all inclusive.
Lafayette Secret Lunch
Join us for Secret Lunch this Friday at a new location: Bailey's Seafood / Ema's Cafe. Roya Boustany had to reschedule due to a court hearing. Fortunately, Opelousas are District Attorney Chad Pitre, who was scheduled to appear at our next lunch, was able to rearrange things to attend this week. Bailey's is generally closed for lunch on Friday, so we'll have the restaurant all to ourselves. If the door to Bailey's is locked, you can come in through the Ema's Cafe side. They have a great, open menu with lots to choose from. Ema's Full Menu
