Louisiana P-Cards $1.2 Billion Scandal + LSU Spending Exposed

Stay connected with us at americangroundradio.com, on Facebook, and Instagram.You're listening to American Ground Radio with Louis R. Avallone and Stephen Parr. This is the full show for February 26, 2026. We dig into the massive $1.2 billion spent over six years on Louisiana state-issued P-cards (purchase cards) held by 8,600 employees. The investigation highlights LSU as the top user, with one athletic department coordinator charging $5.2 million—mostly on hotels ($3.7 million), Delta Airlines ($2.2 million), and even $251,000 at Chick-fil-A. We discuss whether handing out thousands of taxpayer-funded credit cards is the smartest way to handle state business travel and expenses, or if better oversight and reimbursement processes could prevent questions about accountability.The Louisiana Legislative Auditor and Inspector General are now reviewing the entire P-card program, including LSU's spending, to ensure proper checks and balances.We cover local developments like the arrest of Arcadia Mayor Landis Milliken (D) on malfeasance and theft charges for allegedly using city funds for personal vehicle repairs and parties, New Orleans auctioning off 150 surplus city vehicles to help close a $224 million budget deficit, and New Orleans attorney John Fuller being disqualified from a judicial race for failing to file 2020 state income taxes.We break down proposed bills in the Louisiana legislature, including one from Rep. Mike Bayham to fine pedestrians $25 for looking at cell phones while crossing streets (a misdemeanor aimed at distracted walking safety), and another from Sen. Jay Morris to allow the governor to suspend judges or DAs for incompetence—with Senate approval—raising separation-of-powers concerns.We also look at AT&T's $45 million investment to upgrade cell service inside Tiger Stadium, making calls and texts easier during LSU games.Listen now wherever you get your podcasts, visit AmericanGroundRadio.com, and join the conversation at 866-AGR-1776!