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Trial-Lawyers Take War on Jobs to TV
Carmouche and Co. Take to Airwaves to Change Public Perception of Job-Killing Coastal Lawsuits South Louisiana voters are no stranger to...
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- 3 days ago
- 3 min
Education Swamp Trying to Lower the Bar for Louisiana Students
Proposals to Hold School Districts to Higher Standards Met with Stiff Opposition by Louisiana School Superintendents Fresh off another...
Swamp Watch
- Aug 4
- 2 min
When "Self-Generated Revenue" Is Actually "Tax Dollars"
The Horticulture Commission and Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain repeatedly claim to be funded by "self-generated revenue". But,...
Swamp Watch
- Aug 2
- 2 min
Gotcha! Tax-Payer Funded Bike Share Program Going Down the Drain in Baton Rouge?
Baton Rouge taxpayers spent over $100,000 to bring Gotcha bike-share program to town. Is it money down the drain? Just over four years...
Swamp Watch
- Jul 27
- 2 min
Taxpayers Funding Lavish School Board Conferences
Taxpayer funded lobbying. Taxpayer funded conferences. Is this why LSBA is trying to fight transparency in public school spending?
Swamp Watch
- Jul 23
- 2 min
With Qualifying for Fall Elections Over, Watch Who Funds Candidates
Expect The Swamp to Spend Big in Local Races This Fall Qualifying for Louisiana's fall elections ended yesterday- a crowded ballot with...
Swamp Watch
- Jul 12
- 2 min
Education Swamp's Favorite Republicans Kill Veto-Override Session
Sens. Rogers Pope and Bodi White Publicly Came Out Against a Veto-Override Session Early, Killing Hopes for Parents to Have Choice in...
Swamp Watch
- Jun 23
- 3 min
Is Baton Rouge School Board Broken?
Extra meetings. Meetings running until 11:00PM with no votes. Big Votes Delayed. Is current EBR Parish School Board Broken?
Swamp Watch
- Jun 20
- 2 min
Gov. Edwards Bows to Education Swamp
The Education Swamp's Investment in Gov. Edwards Pays Off, Hurting Louisiana Families.
Swamp Watch
- Jun 10
- 2 min
Carmouche's PPP Loan Windfall
Coastal Lawsuit Attorney John Carmouche is no stranger to getting rich off taxpayers- taking hundreds of thousands of dollars in PPP Loans.
Swamp Watch
- Jun 7
- 2 min
Both Ways Bodi White
When it comes to school choice, Bodi White wants it both ways: trapping some kids in public schools, while kicking others out of his schools
Swamp Watch
- Jun 2
- 2 min
How Much Are School Boards Giving to LSBA?
If transparency is too costly for school boards, we have a suggestion for some savings.
Swamp Watch
- May 27
- 2 min
School Superintendents Show Hypocrisy, in Minutes
Louisiana Association of School Superintendents Michael Faulk's Disingenuous Arguments Against School Choice
Swamp Watch
- May 26
- 2 min
Judges Set Carmouche's Fees. He Invests in Them.
Trial Lawyer John Carmouche Said "The Taxpayers Have to Pay the Bill" for his coastal lawsuits. His firm invests heavily in the judges...
Swamp Watch
- May 25
- 2 min
"Transparency" In Name Only
LSBA says their Boards are already transparent with taxpayer dollars. Is it just lip service?
Swamp Watch
- May 20
- 2 min
"The Taxpayers Have to Pay the Bill"
Questions have swirled on who pays for Louisiana's coastal lawsuits. The answer: you
Swamp Watch
- May 19
- 2 min
LSBA Ramps Up Lobbying Efforts
COVID, Unfinished Learning no longer top priority of Louisiana School Boards Association We've previously reported on the taxpayer funded...
Swamp Watch
- May 16
- 1 min
Does Cosmetology Board Really Need More Money?
Cosmetology Board once again seeking fee increase. Do they really need it?
Swamp Watch
- May 4
- 1 min
LA Swamp Watch Talks Education Swamp with Brian Haldane
Louisiana Swamp Watch Executive Director James Lee joined "Mornings With Brian Haldane" to discuss Louisiana's Education Swamp Here at...
Swamp Watch
- Apr 29
- 2 min
Teacher's Unions Doled Out Cash Ahead of Legislative Session
Louisiana's two largest teacher's unions doled out nearly $50,000 in contributions to legislators and their committees leading up to the...