COLUMN: Guillory is leading LUS Fiber on a path to insolvency
LUS Fiber is budgeted to spend millions on expansions and make a discretionary payment into the city general fund for the first time ever. Fiber can’t afford to do that.
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The Current and The Acadiana Advocate sue to block LCG digital records fees
The suit alleges “egregious and intentional” abuse of the state’s Public Records Law and seeks to hold Guillory personally liable for attorneys’ fees, costs and damages.
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Council Preview: Library voting rights grant; $118 million in bonds
Here is a selection of items on the agendas for this week’s meetings of the City and Parish councils.
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Paywalled: Records requests cost hundreds each under new LCG policy
The Current was billed more than $900 for a pair of requests filed last month. According to LCG’s new policy, not yet published, the invoice must be paid before digital copies of the documents are turned over.
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After fentanyl killed their children, these mothers took action
As opioid and fentanyl-related deaths rise in Acadiana, these mothers are reframing their children’s deaths to bring awareness, promote safety and seek justice for those affected by substance abuse.
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COLUMN: City Council’s investigation isn’t ‘political theater’ — it’s democracy
The City Council’s decision to investigate Guillory isn’t about politics. It’s about holding him accountable.
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…issues with the project and LCG’s payment requests have caused the state to lock up the funding, leaving $22 million worth of reimbursements requested by LCG unpaid until the state government’s questions are answered.
Source: The Advertiser
Council Preview: Guillory investigation launch; $1 million for shelter; property tax rates
Here is a selection of items on the agendas for this week’s meetings of the City and Parish councils.
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Brief: Get caught up on Guillory’s mounting controversies
Local media turned up the heat on the mayor-president in August, reporting that may be turning into big-time investigations.
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Know someone making a difference in Lafayette? Nominate them for Undercurrent Awards 2022.
Nominations for Undercurrent 2022 are open. Tell us about the wavemakers in your life!
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Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan promises ‘targeted relief.’ Are you eligible?
The unprecedented maneuver by Biden should reach over 43 million borrowers and even wipe out loan repayments for some. Are you eligible?
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FBI said to be probing LCG drainage contractor, potential relationship with Mayor-President Josh Guillory
The FBI has joined two federal agencies scrutinizing Lafayette’s drainage projects, this time with an eye on the relationship between the contractor and Mayor-President Josh Guillory.
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