In Lafayette 101, our goal is to deepen your understanding of Lafayette as a parish, city and consolidated government. Join us as we draw a direct throughline from Lafayette’s past to its present. Presented by The Current, a nonprofit news organization serving Lafayette and southern Louisiana. https://thecurrentla.com/
Lafayette 101
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In Lafayette 101, our goal is to deepen your understanding of Lafayette as a parish, city and consolidated government. Join us as we draw a direct throughline from Lafayette’s past to its present. Presented by The Current, a nonprofit news organization serving Lafayette and southern Louisiana. https://thecurrentla.com/
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May 8, 2023
Lafayette 101: Is Lafayette Better Together?
<p>It’s impossible to talk about Lafayette’s government without talking about consolidation. Marie Elizabeth Oliver looks into the genesis of Lafayette City-Parish Government and explores both sides of the consolidation/deconsolidation debate with Christie Maloyed, Jan Swift and Purvis Morrisson.</p> <hr> <ul> <li>🎙️ <a href="https://thecurrentla.com/podcast/lafayette-101-episode-3/" rel="nofollow">View the episode transcript.</a></li> <li>📩 <a href="https://thecurrentla.com/newsletters/" rel="nofollow">Sign up for our weekly newsletter.</a></li> <li>❤️ <a href="https://thecurrentla.com/donate" rel="nofollow">Support our work with a monthly donation.</a></li> </ul><p><a rel="payment" href="https://thecurrentla.com/support-us/">Support Lafayette 101</a></p>
May 8, 2023
Lafayette 101: Lafayette is a City
<p>If Lafayette is the Hub City—the “heart” of Lafayette Parish and Acadiana, Downtown is what makes it beat. But in recent years, Lafayette’s growth has expanded mostly outside the city limits. Marie Elizabeth Oliver investigates this outward migration, as well as the most recent updates to the Lafayette Consolidated Government’s charter with Kenneth Boudreaux and Will Thiele.</p> <hr> <ul> <li>🎙️ <a href="https://thecurrentla.com/podcast/lafayette-101-episode-2/" rel="nofollow">View the episode transcript.</a></li> <li>📩 <a href="https://thecurrentla.com/newsletters/" rel="nofollow">Sign up for our weekly newsletter.</a></li> <li>❤️ <a href="https://thecurrentla.com/donate" rel="nofollow">Support our work with a monthly donation.</a></li> </ul><p><a rel="payment" href="https://thecurrentla.com/support-us/">Support Lafayette 101</a></p>
May 8, 2023
Lafayette 101: Lafayette is a Parish
<p>Lafayette Parish was established in 1823 and is now home to more than 240,000 residents. On this episode, Marie Elizabeth Oliver dives into the history and development of Lafayette Parish with help from guests Lynn Guidry, Andrew Godley and Purvis Morrison.</p> <hr> <ul> <li>🎙️ <a href="https://thecurrentla.com/podcast/lafayette-101-episode-1/" rel="nofollow">View the episode transcript.</a></li> <li>📩 <a href="https://thecurrentla.com/newsletters/" rel="nofollow">Sign up for our weekly newsletter.</a></li> <li>❤️ <a href="https://thecurrentla.com/donate" rel="nofollow">Support our work with a monthly donation.</a></li> </ul><p><a rel="payment" href="https://thecurrentla.com/support-us/">Support Lafayette 101</a></p>
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