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...
by Advocate | Mar 28, 2019 | Issues
Ryan supports a strong education system with decisions in the hands of our teachers. He will fight for local control and do what it takes to allow parents and teachers to control the educational future of our students. Ryan Will: Vote to end Common Core and replace it...
by Advocate | Mar 28, 2019 | Issues
Teachers support our campaign: I will work to end Common Core and fight for our teachers. We will return control to our local school boards and teachers. I will treat teachers like the asset to the community they are- not the way they’ve been treated for the last...