Cajun Conservatism
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A recent piece by NOLA highlights a debate is being scheduled for Wednesday, 6/17/15, at the Alario Center in Jefferson Parish for the gubernatorial candidates in Louisiana's fall elections. The proceeds from the event will benefit Café Hope, a culinary training program for at-risk youth.
More information can be obtained from Rep. Bryan Adams' office at 504.361.6013 or email adamsb@legis.la.
Read more: Louisiana gubernatorial debate set for Wednesday at Alario Center
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Rep. Charles Boustany (LA-3) has recently came out in support of the PROTECT Act and the impact it would have on the seafood industry in the State of Louisiana. The PROTECT Act, according to a recent email release by Boustany, would do the following:
The bill is now headed to a conference committee between the House and Senate.
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Even though economic times are still not optimal in the oil and gas industry in the United States, Louisiana is still continuing to surge with recent sales of leases in the state. June saw a 2-year high in sales located in the northern section of Louisiana.
Read more: Louisiana oil, gas lease sales hit 2-year high in June
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In what can be called the worst kept secret of the 2015 elections in the state of Louisiana, Sen. Elbert Guillory (R-Opelousas) has announced in a phone interview that he will in fact run for Lt. Governor in the fall elections.
Read more: Sen. Guillory bids for lieutenant governor job
If anything, Carly Fiorina will make this presidential run hell for Hillary Clinton.
Two things immediately strike me when listening to this clown on the floor of the House of Representatives. First, isn't it amazing that a liberal like Polis can claim states' rights when it comes to smoking dope, but when a state passes a law that pertains to, say, the definition of marriage, he and his ilk sway and swoon. Secondly, I don't know what he's smoking, but I've never seen someone in Louisiana trying to light up a "crayfish".
Go back to Colorado and pick up on the doobie dude..............
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Interesting piece on how liberals use big government and the political machine in pushing their agenda.
Read more: Here’s How We Combat Cultural Cronyism
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June 11, 2015 504-779-3771
Vitter Releases Energy Plan, “Leading With Energy”
New chapter of Vitter’s plan on energy released today as part of Together, Louisiana Strong
METAIRIE, LA. – David Vitter (R-LA) today released his chapter on energy as part of his plan, “Together, Louisiana Strong: Our blueprint for building a brighter future.” Chapter 9 of the Vitter plan is entitled “Leading With Energy.”
You can read Vitter’s energy plan here.
“Our energy sector represents enormous Louisiana riches—not just in natural resources, but in people, innovation, and know-how,” Vitter said. “Growing up, I saw this first-hand through the eyes of my dad, who was chief of Gulf production for Chevron. I see it today as I fight the Obama administration’s anti-oil and gas policies. As our governor, I will see Louisiana through to an even more vibrant energy future with clear vision and determined leadership.”
In Chapter 9 of “Together, Louisiana Strong,” Vitter details how he’ll work to review all state tax policy that impacts energy and will streamline the state’s regulatory process at the Department of Natural Resources. Vitter’s plan explains that he will attack environmental overregulation at the federal level and make litigation reform a real priority to end frivolous lawsuits that cost Louisiana jobs. Read all of Vitter’s proposals here.
The chapter also highlights David Vitter’s concrete, proven record in support of our energy industry. The Vitter Record includes a number of bills he authored and passed in the Senate and how he led opposition to President Obama’s drilling moratorium in the gulf until they finally agreed to issue 15 deepwater permits and withdrew the moratorium.
See the first nine chapters of Together, Louisiana Strong here.
In addition to “Leading With Energy,” Vitter has already released the following eight chapters of the plan.
· Stabilizing The Budget Through Spending & Tax Reform
· Dramatically Improving Education for All Our Children
· Building World Class Infrastructure to Relieve Traffic Congestion and Grow Jobs
· Reforming Government, Rooting Out Corruption And Cronyism
· Improving our Public-Private Hospital Partnerships, Reforming Medicaid
· Restoring our Coast, Protecting our People
· Supporting our Farmers and Fishermen
Vitter has compiled his plan by meeting with Louisianians of all walks of life and by listening to their ideas for building a brighter future. Vitter has held 382 in person Town Hall Meetings and 210 Telephone Town Halls. As a candidate for Governor, Vitter has held 12 Leadership Forums on the key challenges we face as a state specifically to develop this blueprint, with dozens of informal meetings and conference calls in addition.
Vitter will be releasing additional chapters as they’re added in the next several weeks.
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Newly sworn in Louisiana Rep. Garret Graves and longtime representative, Charles Boustany, have decided to jump in on the fun surrounding the upcoming weekend super regionals in Baton Rouge and the electricity surrounding the Louisiana-Lafayette / LSU baseball matchup. And the bet? What else in South Louisiana? Beer!
Read more: 2 La. Congressmen, 1 friendly wager on UL vs. LSU baseball
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As the summer days begin to heat up, many in the South Louisiana area have their mind on one thing, which is salt-water fishing. Redfishing, a mainstay in the area, is heating up, and this piece gives you an idea on how to catch these beauties.
Read more: Keys to catching early summer South Louisiana redfish
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The following piece highlights some of the battles that the Cajuns have gone through this season and the ultimate battle this weekend at Alex Box Stadium. The best thing that comes out of this in state rivalry and match-up is this, that there will be one team representing the State of Louisiana in Omaha this year.
Read more: UL-Lafayette baseball all the rage after winning Sun Belt Tournament
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In what may be the most rational thing ever done by the State of Louisiana, the Dept. of Wildlife and Fisheries will now be offering electronic licenses for hunting and fishing in the state. These licenses can be stored on an electronic device or printed out.
Read more: LDWF now offering electronic license
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David Vitter picked up an endorsement from the Gun Owners of America (GOA), the only national gun organization to endorse in the Louisiana gubernatorial race. Vitter is the only candidate in the Louisiana Governor's race to have an A+ rating from both the Gun Owners of America and The National Rifle Association.
Press coverage of Vitter concerning his endorsement can be found here and here.
The endorsement by these organizations come on the heels of endorsements by both local, state and federal officials.
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In a recent piece, if Louisiana was counted as a country, we would rank #10 in terms of global energy powerhouses with the production of natural gas. Additionally, the entire Gulf of Mexico regions would rank 19th in terms of crude production. There is no reason why we should be beholden to foreign entities and energy producing countries when we are sitting on top of these types of resources that could easily make us energy independent as a nation.
Read more: The States as Energy Powerhouses
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With issues surrounding police interactions with citizens and subsequent tragedies that have occurred on certain occasions, we have this issue in Lafayette Parish regarding the death of a young man after a confrontation with law enforcement and the decision to not prosecute the involved officers.
Vitter Releases Chapter on Supporting Louisiana’s Farmers and Fishermen
METAIRIE, LA. – David Vitter (R-LA) today released his proposals to support Louisiana’s farmers and fishermen. Chapter 8 of the Vitter plan is entitled “Supporting Our Farmers and Fishermen.”
Read Chapter 8 of Vitter’s Plan here.
“We all know how key our farmers and fishermen are. Not just to Louisiana’s economy, but to our very way of life,” said Vitter. “I’ll always fight to empower them so they can succeed and prosper. As our governor, I’m committed to doing a number of things like enhancing state-based efforts that help farmers improve efficiency and reducing the burden of compliance with federal regulations.”
In Chapter 8 of “Together, Louisiana Strong,” Vitter details how he’ll work to support LSU Ag Center, other universities, and extension agents that deliver assistance effectively to farmers and fishermen, and ensure that those producers benefit from this state-of-the-art research into best practices and new technology.
The new chapter also highlights the “Vitter Record,” including how he has been an aggressive advocate for Louisiana’s farmers and fisherman.
You can read all eight chapters of Together, Louisiana Strong here.
In addition to this new agriculture and seafood chapter, he has already released the following seven:
· Stabilizing The Budget Through Spending & Tax Reform
· Dramatically Improving Education for All Our Children
· Building World Class Infrastructure to Relieve Traffic Congestion and Grow Jobs
· Reforming Government, Rooting Out Corruption And Cronyism
· Improving our Public-Private Hospital Partnerships, Reforming Medicaid
· Restoring Our Coast, Protecting Our People
Vitter has compiled his plan by meeting with Louisianians of all walks of life and by listening to their ideas for building a brighter future. Vitter has held 382 Town Hall Meetings and 205 Telephone Town Halls. As a candidate for Governor, Vitter has held 12 Leadership Forums on the key challenges we face as a state specifically to develop this blueprint, with dozens of informal meetings and conference calls in addition.
Vitter will be releasing additional chapters as they’re added in the next several weeks
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The official start of the Atlantic hurricane season has begun, with June 1st being what is forecast to be a below average season. Local officials from Iberia and St. Mary Parish discuss the upcoming season and some of the challenges that come about with preparation for a hurricane and state that even though the season is forecast to be below average, citizens of the prone areas should not let down their guard.
Read more: Local officials say residents must be at the ready for storms
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Slidell Police recently posted a photo of what was found in a homeless man's pockets on their Facebook page, and what exactly it is, will leave you flabbergasted. It seems that this man, who was arrested for urinating in public, was found with over $800 in cash on his person. This same man was offered a job on numerous occasions, but there's no small wonder that he was unwilling to take work when he can panhandle nearly $800 in cash each week.
Read more: Police tackle homelessness, use $800 in man’s pockets as example
A recent debate where Lt. Gov. Dardenne compliments the effectiveness of Sen. Vitter in the US Senate.
