On the opening day of the legislative session, Governor Jeff Landry laid out his agenda for lawmakers. He began his speech by encouraging legislators to make his reforms in public education. The governor says he wants parents in control of a child’s education and take away some of the burdens affecting teachers…
Insurance reform will also be a key topic as the state legislators will look at ways to improve the property insurance market. New Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says deregulation of the industry is the key and Landry agrees…
Secretary of State Nancy Landry is pushing for bills to increase election integrity. She says the bills would bring Louisiana closer to being ranked first in the nation for election integrity. For example, House Bill 114 to verify if Louisiana residents are still eligible to vote.
After 10 years, Landry points out voters would not be removed from the non-active voters list automatically. She says notification would be mailed out and if a voter does not respond…
Former Governor John Bel Edwards vetoed the proposed bill multiple times after it was passed by the legislature.