Dear Friends,

Over the next few years, one of the greatest challenges in Louisiana will be to produce a workforce that meets the needs of the new economy. Over the past few decades, workforce development has been a critical problem in our state, as too many businesses have been unable to fill job openings, forcing many to leave Louisiana. Unfortunately, Louisiana does not have an adequate supply of skilled and educated workers.

Dear Friends,

Last Saturday, I had the opportunity to speak with area artists at the Brunner Gallery in Covington and share with them my appreciation for the important role of the arts and cultural industry in our state. This is an industry that is often unrecognized but is actually very important to our economy on the Northshore and throughout the state of Louisiana.

Dear Friends,

Over the past few weeks, I have been walking the district and visiting with voters about their top concerns. Without question, one of the major issues in our district involves transportation. There is justifiable concern about the increased traffic congestion and the deteriorating condition of our major roadways. This problem negatively impacts our quality of life and harms the economic prosperity that our region is enjoying.

Dear Friends,

As I meet with voters in District 11, I often hear about the need to change the way we operate in Louisiana. I could not agree more, which is why I am running for the State Senate and I am so excited about the statewide reform organization, Blueprint Louisiana.

Blueprint Louisiana is a reform-focused organization committed to changing Louisiana to “create a state we deserve.” After exhaustive research, citizen input and public forums across Louisiana, Blueprint Louisiana recently announced their five-part plan to make this a better state for our citizens to live, work and retire.

Coastal Restoration

Dear Friends,

Over the past few weeks, I have been walking the district and visiting with voters about their top concerns.

Repeatedly, people mention to me about the need to restore our coast and provide our area with an adequate buffer against dangerous hurricanes.

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