West Baton Rouge Voters Reject Library Tax, Declare ‘We’ve Already Readed Enough’
West Baton Rouge voters rejected taxes for both drainage and libraries, boldly signaling to the world: “We’d rather flood than read.” Find out how a parish plans to sink proudly into illiteracy—one soggy page at a time.
State Legislators Suggest City-Parish Takeover of CATS, Citing Their Expertise in Going Nowhere
Local leaders promise big transit upgrades, starting with the important stuff—like a new logo and committee meetings. The only physical improvement so far? A brand-new bus stop surrounded by caution tape and bulldozers.
Gonzales City Council Fears Shorter Work Week Could Lead to Dangerous Levels of Employee Satisfaction
After rejecting a four-day work week, Gonzales officials assured residents they were protecting the town from radical concepts like work-life balance. “If people want more time off, they should consider getting elected,” one council member allegedly muttered.
New Orleans Officials Warn ‘No Alcohol Reimbursements’ Could Cripple City’s Bribe Negotiations
The New Orleans City Council may finally cut off taxpayer-funded booze tabs, a move some say will cripple deal-making. “We might actually have to govern sober,” one official muttered.
St. George Mayoral Candidate Reveals his ‘Leadership, Legislation and Lap Dances’ Plan
ST. GEORGE, La. – St. George mayoral candidate Jim Morgan, whose past legal troubles include a guilty plea for solicitation, is now ready to bring his firsthand experience to city leadership. At a forum last night, inside the unfinished VIP lounge of his proposed St. George gentlemen’s club, Morgan unveiled his bold economic recovery plan, […]