by Advocate | Mar 29, 2019 | Announcements
District 36 State Senator Ryan Gatti is the Professional Fire Fighters Association of Louisiana’s (PFFALA) 2018 Legislator of the Year. He was recognized for his continuous contributions to firefighters across the state at the organization’s 73rd Annual Convention on...
by Advocate | Mar 29, 2019 | Announcements, Issues
A bill that to extend the age of foster care in Louisiana to 21 won surprise approval in committee here Monday following an emotional presentation and testimony that left some panel members in tears. The Senate Finance Committee has put aside every bill this session...
by Advocate | Mar 28, 2019 | Issues
Louisiana lawmakers are one step away from approving legislation that would make it a crime — punishable by up to 50 years in prison — to accept any payment to harvest, sell or transport the organs of aborted fetuses. The legislation is a direct response to last...
by Advocate | Mar 28, 2019 | Issues
With the budget crisis looming in the backdrop, Louisiana lawmakers have been hesitant about adding new expenses. However, after emotional testimony in Senate committee Monday morning, a panel of state senators made an exception, voting to extend the state’s...
by Advocate | Mar 28, 2019 | Issues
A movement is growing across the nation to rebuild our aging roads and bridges. Serious conversations of over a trillion dollars in federal money over the next ten years. President Trump made this promise when he was a candidate and this program is gaining momentum...
