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 | Announcements
A set of bills that would use BP oil spill reparations to extend foster care from 18 years to 21 years of age advanced Monday to the full state Senate. Senate Bill 129 by Sen. Ryan Gatti, R-Bossier City, would allow teenagers to remain in foster care until they...
by Advocate | Mar 28, 2019 | Announcements
A Louisiana state senator is traveling throughout his district and teaching an important history lesson to students across Northwest Louisiana. Sen. Ryan Gatti, R-Dist. 36, has visited 41 schools in Bossier, Bienville, Claiborne and Webster Parishes to tell the...
by Advocate | Mar 28, 2019 | Announcements
The third-place finisher in the Louisiana Senate District 36 race has endorsed attorney Ryan Gatti in the runoff election. Todd Hollenshead, who received 26 percent of the vote in Saturday’s balloting, said the Legislature needs to go in a different direction. Gatti...
by Advocate | Mar 28, 2019 | Announcements
I’m proud to announce that Sammy Kershaw, who is a huge friend to North Louisiana, and fully invested in the future of our state, has joined my campaign.