r/LouisianaPolitics

Louisiana officials are advancing a proposal that would require all churches in the state to display the United States Constitution, using reasoning that closely mirrors the recent mandate to post the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms. Supporters argue that just as students benefit from exposure to foundational moral principles, faith communities benefit from visible reminders of foundational civic principles. They describe the Constitution as a document that protects religious liberty and therefore belongs in every place where that liberty is exercised.

Under the proposal, churches would be expected to place the Constitution in a prominent location—near the pulpit, in the main entryway, or alongside other materials meant to guide congregational life. Advocates say this placement would encourage reflection on the rights and responsibilities that shape American civic identity. They emphasize that the First Amendment’s protections are central to the daily functioning of religious institutions, and that displaying the Constitution would strengthen awareness of the freedoms that allow churches to worship without interference.

Reactions among clergy have varied. Some pastors say the Constitution’s presence could serve as a reminder of the legal framework that enables their ministries, while others question the necessity and symbolism of the requirement. Still, supporters maintain that posting the Constitution in churches parallels the logic behind posting the Ten Commandments in schools: both measures, they argue, reinforce the values that underpin community life in Louisiana.

^This ^is ^satire. ^It's ^unfortunate ^that ^it's ^hard ^to ^tell ^these ^days.

I'll keep the self-promoting to a minimum since the rules say to do just that. I'm Trevor, and I'm letting y'all know that the Forward Party is getting started here in Louisiana. We're a growing third party with ballot access in other states.

I believe Louisiana is a purple state, and we're a purple party, so I figure we can get along.

And no, we aren't a spoiler like the GP.

If you're interested in what we do, shoot me a DM and I'll give you our website and other deets. In the meantime, stay hydrated.

I don't want to lose hope but man, I just don't see any Louisiana Democrats that have any ability to talk to No Party and Republican voters enough to win. For starters, almost all of the elected Dems in Louisiana are Black and white people here never vote for Black candidates. And even if they did, are there any black candidates who can effectively speak to them without being labeled as country, ghetto or extreme?

I feel hopeless this year but especially next year... 😰

Also, why doesn't the news cover any of the Democratic races here? I can't find any information on the Democratic side anywhere.

I heard a rumor that Conrad Cable was going to move to District 5 and Lindsay Garcia is moving to District 6 for the House race in November. I went to both of their social media’s and noticed they both stopped posting on June 3rd. 👀 I hope it’s true because Conrad is going to split the vote in District 4 and cause Mike Johnson to win again if he stays. District 5 makes more sense for him since that is where is voter base is. I think Lindsay lives in the new District 6 so that would make sense for her. Has anyone else heard this?

Baton Rouge, La. (June 23, 2026) — The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) is investigating a cluster of illnesses after consumption of unpasteurized (raw) milk and encouraging residents to be aware of potential health risks associated with consuming raw milk.

Since April 23, 2026, 11 people have been identified who became ill after consuming raw milk. People experiencing illness tested positive for campylobacteriosis and/or cryptosporidiosis. This investigation is ongoing, and additional illness may be identified.

Two of the individuals required hospitalization; no deaths have occurred. Those who became ill reported consuming raw milk from three different milking operations in Louisiana.

Raw milk is unpasteurized milk from cows, goats, sheep, or other animals. Raw milk bypasses the pasteurization process, which is the heating of milk to a specific temperature for a set period of time to eliminate disease-causing germs. Pasteurization does not eliminate the nutritional benefits of milk. While good farm practices can reduce contamination, they cannot eliminate the risk of harmful germs in raw milk. Raw milk can contain bacteria and parasites, such as campylobacter, cryptosporidium, E. coli, listeria, brucella, and salmonella.

Young children, pregnant women, older adults, and immunocompromised individuals are at higher risk of serious illness from raw milk-associated infections.

Common symptoms of both campylobacteriosis and cryptosporidiosis include diarrhea, fever, stomach cramps, nausea and/or vomiting. Symptoms start two to ten days after exposure and may last one to three weeks, though some individuals may develop complications that last longer. Anyone who has consumed raw milk or raw milk products and develops symptoms is encouraged to promptly seek medical care.

Under Louisiana law, raw milk may only be sold or distributed for animal or pet consumption. Louisiana Department of Health does not regulate the production of raw milk or raw milk products.

Individuals who wish to report an illness can contact their regional LDH epidemiologist: ldh.la.gov/bureau-of-infectious-diseases/infectious-disease-epidemiology.

For more information:

• CDC Raw Milk: www.cdc.gov/food-safety/foods/raw-milk

• CDC Campylobacter: www.cdc.gov/campylobacter/about/index

• CDC Cryptosporidiosis: www.cdc.gov/cryptosporidium/about/index

A lot of you saw my Service My Pole video (it's past 500,000 views and 60,000 shares now, thank you). People kept asking in the comments if I'm actually serious. I am, 100%. I believe that funny, shareable content is the most effective way to run a campaign in 2026, and here's the story behind it.

Utilities win by being boring. They put out 800-page filings and send in armies of lawyers and engineers to bore everyone to death so they get what they want, billions at a time. So I flipped it: make utility regulation engaging enough that people actually want to share it. Hence the reverse mullet: party in the front, business in the back!

The car in the shop

Imagine you buy your 16-year-old a brand-new car, hand them a monthly maintenance budget, and say "take care of it, I trust you." They never change the oil, skip the timing belt, and spend the maintenance money on themselves. Years later the car keeps breaking down.

Now imagine you'd also promised them a guaranteed cut of whatever a new car costs, every single year. Of course they want the most expensive car on the lot. Do you hand over the keys, or set some standards first?

Louisiana handed over the keys

The Public Service Commission spent six years writing rules for how utilities have to maintain the grid you already pay for. The rules were never adopted. Then in April 2024, Entergy filed a motion on a Monday asking the Commission to skip the normal hearing process on a $9.6 billion grid plan. That Friday, the Commission approved the first $1.9 billion on a 3-2 vote, with no judge and not one customer group in support. Four days.

Commissioner Davante Lewis said it on the record that afternoon: "Entergy filed this framework on Monday, it was added to the supplemental agenda on Wednesday, and here it is Friday at 12:10 and we are trying to take up the merits of this proposal."

So you pay three times: once for the maintenance that got skipped, again to catch it up, and then a guaranteed 9.70% return per year on top. Commission staff suggested trimming that return for this plan. Entergy refused.

After my video went viral, Entergy started running ads about all their grid investments. You already paid for that work, more than once, and you're paying for it again. Entergy reported about $900,000 of advertising sitting in the costs it recovers from you. They're charging us to advocate against our own interests!

Why I'm telling you this

Most people are tired of being outraged all the time, and I don't blame them. We all know we're getting taken advantage of, and the receipts are sitting right there in the dockets. What's been missing is someone who can pull them out and make the story easy to understand, fun to share, and hard to forget.

Our bills are up about 50% since 2020. Our power is out three times as much as Florida's. Our commissioners are funded by the utilities they regulate. We can do so much better!

I'm an engineer, not a politician, and I'm running for the PSC in District 1 to help.