In an appearance before the Baton Rouge Press Club of Monday, July 2, 2018, U. S. Congressman Garret Graves, R-Baton Rouge, expressed a preference for a more “regional approach” to Baton Rouge area traffic problems rather than any parish-exclusive tax such as that being proposed by EBRP Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome for the November election.
Let’s break down much of what Congressman Graves had to say by topic:
Congressman Graves on:
EBRP and surrounding traffic woes and Mayor Broome’s half-cent sales tax proposal.
Current projects underway (most notably the Washington St. Exit) to help alleviate traffic bottlenecks for motorists traveling through Baton Rouge.
Fundamental reforms to the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, to include its gradual breakout from the U. S. Defense Department and the impact of that on Louisiana projects.
Flood insurance.
SNAP (i.e. food stamp) reform.
Impact of trade tariffs on Louisiana’s ports.
Poking a little good-natured fun at former four-term Louisiana Governor Edwin Washington Edwards and also causing every attendee’s breath to pause as he made an announcement concerning himself about the Louisiana Governor’s race next year.
CLICK HERE for Congressman Graves’ presentation in its entirety.
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On Thursday, June 28, 2018, the East Baton Rouge Parish Republican Women’s Association hosted State Rep. Rick Edmonds (R-Baton Rouge) for making his formal announcement of his candidacy for Louisiana Secretary of State in the election in November for the remaining term of former Secretary of State Tom Schedler.
Here’s video segments of Edmonds’ presentation as well as a cautionary warning from Congressman Garret Graves’ Deputy Campaign Manager David Pearce entailing Graves’ two Democratic opponents in his quest for re-election:
Pearce issues warning to avoid complacency entailing Graves’ two Democratic opponents.
Pearce also extended an invitation for folk to join Congressman Graves for this week’s Independence Day celebration with him. That invitation is provided below:
Rep. Edmonds on:
Adoption reform legislation in 2018 regular session.
Long-time Sound Off Louisiana subscribers will recall our prior feature on Rep. Edmonds informing the Louisiana State Law Institute on September 30, 2017 that he was prepared to proceed with adoption reform legislation in the 2018 regular session with or without their assistance.
Prior to that feature, Sound Off Louisiana conducted a five-part series on the gentleman Edmonds references in the above video, Craig Mills, on his frustrating experience regarding his efforts to adopt the biological brother of his previoulsy-adopted daughter.
We spoke with Mills shortly after Edmonds’ presentation, and he (Mills) has committed to providing Sound Off Louisiana with an assessment of Edmonds’ legislative initiatives, and we look forward to delivering that feature to you in the near future.
Budget frustrations, with a focus on shenanigans regarding unfunded positions and over $100 million in “found broke dollars” by the Louisiana Department of Health.
Prediction of reappearance of “fiscal cliff” absent changes in Louisiana Medicaid practices.
His quest to be Louisiana’s next Secretary of State.
Entertaining the crowd with a duet with his wife of 44 years, Cindy.
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Today’s Sound Off Louisiana feature entails a Louisiana Legislature Wall of Excellence for the 20 Republican members and one Democrat member of the Louisiana Legislature who voted “no” on every sales tax measure throughout the 2018 sessions:
Louisiana Legislature Hall of Excellence outlined by Sound Off Louisiana founder Robert Burns.
Rep. Beryl Amedee, R-Houma, District 51, Phone: (985) 858-2967 [email protected]
Final Term: 2024.
Rep. Raymond Crews, R-Bossier City, District 8, Phone: (318) 716-7532 [email protected]
Final Term: 2024.
Rep. Rick Edmonds, R-Baton Rouge, District 66, Phone: (225) 295-9240 [email protected]
Final Term: 2024.
Rep. Julie Emerson, R-Carencro, District 39, Phone: (337) 886-4687 [email protected]
Final Term: 2024.
Rep. Reid Falconer, R-Mandeville, District 89, Phone: (985) 792-5185 [email protected]
Final Term: 2024.
Rep. Raymond Garofalo, Jr., R-Chalmette, District 103, Phone: (504) 277-4729 [email protected]
Final Term: 2020.
Rep. Cameron Henry, R-Metairie, District 82, Phone: (504) 838-5433 [email protected]
Final Term: 2016.
Sen. Sharon Hewitt, R-Slidell, District 1, Phone: (985) 646-6490 [email protected]
Final Term: 2024.
CLICK HERE for a great feature article in The Hayride on Sen. Hewitt’s Senate Floor speech on “the burden on the everyday taxpayer,” which is complete with a video of her speech.
Rep. Valarie Hodges, R-Denham Springs, District 64, Phone: (225) 791-2199 [email protected]
Final Term: 2020.
Rep. Dotie Horton, R-Haughton, District 9, Phone: (318) 949-2463 [email protected]
Final Term: 2024.
Rep. Barry Ivey, R-Central, District 65, Phone: (225) 261-5739 [email protected]
Final Term: 2020.
CLICK HERE for the feature referencing Rep. Ivey’s assistance on recognizing the problematic nature of the Louisiana Auctioneer Licensing Board.
Rep. Sherman Mack, R-Albany, District 95, Phone: (985) 567-3677 [email protected]
Final Term: 2020.
Rep. Blake Miguez, R-Erath, District 49, Phone: (337) 937-8827 [email protected]
Final Term: 2024.
Sen. John Milkovich, D-Shreveport, District 38, Phone: (318) 676-7877 [email protected]
Final Term: 2024.
CLICK HERE for the feature referencing Sen. Milkovich’s assistance on recognizing the problematic nature of the Louisiana Auctioneer Licensing Board.
Sen. Beth Mizell, R-Franklinton, District 12, Phone: (985) 839-7714 [email protected]
Final Term: 2024.
Rep. Jay Morris, R-Monroe, District 14, Phone: (318) 362-4270 [email protected]
Final Term: 2020.
Sen. Jonathan Perry, R-Kaplan, District 26, Phone: (337) 643-6425 [email protected]
Final Term: 2020.
Sen. Neil Riser, R-Columbia, District 32, Phone: (318) 649-0977 [email protected]
Final Term: 2016.
Rep. Alan Seabaugh, R-Shreveport, District 5, Phone: (318) 676-7990 [email protected]
Final Term: 2020.
CLICK HERE for Rep. Seabaugh’s “fire and brimstone sermonette” entailing the 2017 attempted gas tax increase (second feature).
Rep. Kirk Talbot, R-River Ridge, District 78, Phone: (504) 736-7299 [email protected]
Final Term: 2016.
Rep. Mark Wright, R-Covington, District 77, Phone: (985) 893-6262 [email protected]
Final Term: 2024.
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