U.S. Senate candidate from Louisiana smokes marijuana in campaign ad

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Gary Chambers, a Democrat running for the U.S. Senate from Louisiana, unveiled a new ad Tuesday in which he is shown smoking marijuana.

In the spot, Chambers, who is seeking to unseat Sen. John Neely Kennedy (R-La.), is shown seated in an open field, lighting up a rolled blunt of marijuana and taking multiple puffs. In a voice-over, he rattles off statistics about the drug, including that Black people are four times as likely as White people to be arrested for its use.

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Ramp up Gulf of Mexico lease sales, national oil and gas group leader says

 A trade organization representing U.S. oil and gas companies is pressuring the Biden administration to ratchet up lease sales on federal lands and waters, including the Gulf of Mexico, the group’s leader said Wednesday.

Mike Sommers, president and CEO of the American Petroleum Institute, said he is hopeful for at least one sale in 2022 but that API is negotiating with the White House and the Department of the Interior to hold more. Sommers pointed out that federal law requires four sales each year if land is available.

Read more: Ramp up Gulf of Mexico lease sales, national oil and gas group leader says

Federal vaccine mandate halted, AG Jeff Landry says more work needs to be done

LANDRY: Win for Louisiana with SCOTUS Ruling

While I am ecstatic the Supreme Court agreed with us and upheld our victory at the Fifth Circuit over OSHA’s mandate on private businesses, I am extremely concerned about the expansive power the Court has now given to the Secretary of HHS under the most flimsy regulatory authority.

As I am hopeful the OSHA decision brings relief to the millions of Americans whose lives were going to be impacted by Biden’s overreach, I am devastated for our healthcare heroes whom the government is now forcing to violate their consciences in order to keep their jobs.

I remain steadfast in my belief that healthcare decisions should be made by individuals, not dictated by bureaucrats intent on forcing medical procedures on people who do not want or need them.

Attorney General Jeff Landry - Louisiana

APPEALS COURT RULES IN FAVOR OF TERREBONNE PARISH GOVERNMENT IN COASTAL LAWSUIT

An appeals court has ruled in favor of Terrebonne Parish government in its lawsuit against District Attorney Joe Waitz Jr. in connection with a state agency’s investigation of possible environmental damage caused by oil companies.

Gov. John Bel Edwards, Attorney General Jeff Landry and several other parishes are engaged in lawsuits against energy companies that blame drilling for years of coastal erosion and wetland loss in Louisiana.

Read more: APPEALS COURT RULES IN FAVOR OF TERREBONNE PARISH GOVERNMENT IN COASTAL LAWSUIT

LOGA Announces New Communications Director

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BATON ROUGE, LA (Jan 3, 2022) — Today, the Louisiana Oil & Gas Association announced the hire of Tanner Watson to fill the role of Communications Director.

Tanner will be handling all communications and media relations, including LOGA’s daily news, weekly wrap, drilling reports, industry reports as well as all social media duties.

A native of Mandeville, Louisiana, Tanner cut his teeth in the oil and gas industry working as a roustabout on an offshore drilling platform at the age of 18. He went on to graduate with a degree in Communications from the University of Southern Mississippi in 2014. Before LOGA, Tanner worked in the office of U.S. Senator John Kennedy and also brings extensive campaign experience from a U.S. Senate race in Mississippi. Prior to that, he was a radio personality doing morning drive time from 6-10 in Laurel, Mississippi.

Tanner and his wife, Olivia live in Baton Rouge. He can be reached at (985) 630-5834 or at tanner@loga.la.

Beaullieu receives Rising Star award from 2021 Chamber SWLA

“The SWLA Chamber believes Beaullieu embraces all that is Louisiana and is someone who has a bright future in whatever political path he chooses to take,” the statement read.

When asked about the recognition as a “Rising Star” among his 45 freshman peers in the House of Representatives, Beaullieu said that while the recognition is appreciated, it is a result of the way he promised to legislate and his focus.

Read more: Beaullieu receives Rising Star award from 2021 Chamber SWLA

LOUISIANA WOMEN LEAD REFLECTS ON 2021, LOOKS AHEAD TO 2022

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December 22, 2021 (Baton Rouge, LA) – This year, Louisiana Women Lead made great strides in establishing our presence as a resource to Louisiana women interested in higher office. We held in-person as well as online training sessions, gathering dozens of women from across the state who are interested in being our future leaders. Additionally, we introduced a series of webinars featuring movers and shakers in the political field who provided insights on how to successfully run for office.

We are so grateful for all the women who made 2021 such an inspiring year. We are blessed to have such strong female leadership in the legislature who are generous with their time and willing to help shape the next generation of women leaders in our state.  With this in mind, we look forward to 2022 and all the opportunities in store for women in Louisiana.

One immediate opportunity is the Women’s Public Leadership Network Inaugural Summit being held in New Orleans on February 4 – 5. This summit is designed for women from across the country who are engaging at any stage of the political process. Attendees will select one of three training tracks to best meet their needs, the tracks include current or future candidates, current elected or appointed officeholders, and women and others working to grow and sustain the network. This will be a weekend full of networking and campaign-building opportunities that we greatly encourage anyone interested in the political field to participate in. Registration can be found at our website: https://www.louisianawomenlead.org/

The summit is just one of what we know to be many exciting experiences we will be looking forward to in 2022, including more training sessions and more activities to bring women together to plan for the future of Louisiana. We are humbled by the support we have received and hope to return that support in kind to all of the individuals who look to us as a guide and a resource. Until then, we wish everyone happy holidays!

Renee Amar, Founder and Executive Director, Louisiana Women Lead

Louisiana Women Lead was formed in 2020 to engage more center-right women in politics. Lead’s goal is to increase the number of women elected or appointed to leadership positions in Louisiana by breaking down barriers, create a statewide network for support, and provide tools to women so they have a leg up when running for or being appointed to office. For more information, visit http://www.louisianawomenlead.org.

WATCH: Protestor Interrupts Nancy Pelosi in San Francisco

"Let's go Brandon! Woooooo!"

WATCH: Protestor interrupts Nancy Pelosi in San Francisco.

"Let's go Brandon! Woooooo!" pic.twitter.com/ihYLN91Lrw

— RNC Research (@RNCResearch) December 20, 2021

KENNEDY TO BIDEN: 'YOU HAVE TO TRY HARDER NOT TO SUCK'

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— Kimberly (@kimberlydra) December 19, 2021

AG Landry Sues Governor Over Vaccine Mandate

Landry argues that Edwards’ action violates constitutional provisions that give lawmakers the power to enact laws rather than the governor. The attorney general suggests the rulemaking process outlined in state law that allows a governor to override a legislative rejection of a regulatory proposal is unconstitutional.

Read more: AG Landry Sues Governor Over Vaccine Mandate

OPINION: Drug price controls would hurt seniors

The latest iteration of Build Back Better — the president’s multi-trillion-dollar tax-and-spending binge that has been stalled in Congress all year — purports to reduce the cost of prescription drugs via negotiation.

Medicare prescription drug plans already negotiate prices aggressively. As Obama’s CBO director Doug Elmendorf explained back in 2009: “Additional authority to negotiate for lower drug prices would have little, if any, effect on prices for the same reason that my predecessors have explained, which is that private drug plans are already negotiating drug prices.”

So how can Democrats extract the $250 billion they are counting on draining from Medicare drug spending to fund the creation of new, unrelated welfare programs in Build Back Better? They don’t negotiate — they impose price controls.

Read more: Drug price controls would hurt seniors

LANDRY: School Vaccine Mandates Are ILLEGAL!

Louisiana Citizens for Job Creators sent out this email regarding a hearing on the vaccine mandate for COVID for Louisiana students:

This morning AG Jeff Landry testified before the Louisiana Legislature in defense of our states laws. He told the House Health and Welfare Committee that "the proposed rule that LDH plans to promulgate—adding the COVID-19 vaccine to the list of required immunizations for school entry—is not permitted under existing law."

He went on to say that if the state were to continue down the path set forth by the Governor, we would be joining the radical leftist state of California where personal freedom only applies to those wishing to have an abortion.

Landry made a convincing plea that the legislature support the rights of Louisiana citizens.

"I am asking you to take back the police powers of the state, and stop this vaccine mandate. We cannot allow an Executive Branch agency to bypass the constitutional responsibilities of the Legislature by allowing it to create policy and law by use of an executive rule. "

We're proud of Attorney General Landry standing up in support of parents and families knowing what is best for their children!

Jeff Landry is the Conservative Voice our state
needs during times like this.

Federal Judge Blocks COVID Vaccine Mandate for Healthcare Workers Challenged by Jeff Landry

Judge Terry Doughty of the Monroe division of the U.S. District Court of the Western District of Louisiana issued the ruling blocking the mandate, which would have applied to the more than 10 million U.S. healthcare workers who are employees of facilities that take money from Medicare and Medicaid. CMS estimated that roughly 2.4 million of those workers remain unvaccinated.

Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry and the attorneys general of 13 other states sued the Biden administration over the rule earlier this month.

Read more: Federal judge blocks COVID vaccine mandate for healthcare workers challenged by Jeff Landry

HIGGINS: Thanksgiving Helped Me Remember Why I'm in This Battle

Landry: Oil and Gas Lease Sale Could Deliver $100M to Louisiana

“Lease sales generate millions and millions of dollars dedicated to environmental protection projects,” Landry said in a news release.

Landry led a coalition of 13 states that sued the administration after President Joe Biden suspended new leases for oil-and-gas drilling and fracking on federal lands and waters upon taking office in January.

A federal judge sided with Landry in June, allowing lease sales to continue while the issue remains in litigation.

Read more: Landry: Oil and Gas Lease Sale Could Deliver $100M to Louisiana

John Kennedy Presses Saule Omarova During Hearing

Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA) questions Saule Omarova, nominee for Comptroller of the Currency

Higgins Voting Against Democrats’ $4T Socialist Spending Bill

From Congressman Clay Higgins’ Facebook page:

2100 pages of socialist legislation. A bill that devours your children’s future, and their children as well. Generations yet unborn will suffer under the weight of this oppression.

The Democrats will pass this legislation tonight through the House. Despite months of battle… although I fought against these bills with everything I had… the left will get this monstrosity passed tonight, all on their own, because Republicans in the Senate and the House helped them pass the so called infrastructure bill last week. That bill was the gateway for this one.

America is imperiled from within. I’m in the fight my Brothers and Sisters. Over the coming weeks, I’ll work with a handful of actual Constitutionalists in the Senate, and We will try to stop this thing over there.

God put me in this fight for a reason. I’m not giving up. I will not kneel.

'I Wish I Didn't Have To Give This Talk...': John Kennedy Unleashes On Biden On Senate Floor

Louisiana Citizens for Job Creators: AG BEATS BIDEN: Landry WINS Big For Louisiana Jobs!

Jeff Landry is at it again!

After Biden illegally halted the sale of Oil & Gas leases in the Gulf of Mexico, our state's Attorney General swooped into action. He instantly sued the Biden Administration for their overreach and ABUSE of Presidential Power! After a hard fought battle in court, today a Federal Court ruled in favor of Landry and allowed the lease sale to go through!

This is a win for our state, our nation, and job creators across the country who work every day to provide goods and services.

“Despite Joe Biden’s aggressive, reckless abuse of Presidential power to ban domestic energy development – we have delivered a victory for American families suffering from the pain at the pump and the cost to power their homes,” - Attorney General Jeff Landry

Joe Biden may not understand the importance of the Oil & Gas industry to hardworking, everyday Americans, but it's good to see that Jeff Landry does!

Thank you to AG Jeff Landry for giving Louisiana another WIN!