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Capitol Bureau Chief for Nexstar Louisiana | Seattle Native 🌧 | @MurrowCollege alum | Work hard and be kind | Retweets are not endorsements
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Interesting State Rep. Ventrella says if students aren't hearing about the Ten Commandments in the home they should hear it in school -- which contradicts numerous bills they passed against schools teaching things parents don't want taught.
#lalege
#lagov
CNN's Boris Sanchez: “What do you say to the parents of students, or even teachers, who don't share your religious views?”
Louisiana State Rep. Lauren Ventrella (R), who co-authored a bill that requires the Ten Commandments be displayed in public schools: “Don't look at it.”
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Sick to my stomach seeing this story. Journalists becoming a target while just trying to do their jobs. This is all of our greatest fear, especially working in TV.
My heart is broken for that reporter’s family and lost life.
They were just doing their jobs.
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BREAKING: Center for Reproductive Rights says Louisiana's trigger bans have been blocked by a state court in response to a lawsuit filed earlier today by the Center for Reproductive Rigths and Boies Schiller Flexner LLP. Abortion care will resume and a hearing is set for July 8
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Does anyone else get really hyped in their car when they come around the corner into Pullman and you can see all of WSU?
#ComingHome
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@SavannahGuthrie
Women reporters and anchors do their best to look good and it never seems to be enough 🤷🏻♀️. It’s not easy no matter the paycheck size. Savannah works hard and looks great. ✨
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BREAKING: State Rep. Roy Daryl Adams is switching parties from Independent to Democrat.
#lalege
#lagov
@LaDemos
@BRProudNews
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This young lady is Brooke. Along with her husband and 3yo they lost everything. Now they’re staying in a tent next to their home. They say FEMA claims they’re ineligible for assistance. Kind folks like the Helio Foundation have been bringing food/water/meds
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Something that is sticking with me from my visit to Terrebonne yesterday was that every person I ran into thanked me for being there and covering what’s happening to them. Everyone impacted by this storm is important and we absolutely cannot leave anyone behind
#HurricaneIda
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BREAKING: the Louisiana House votes to schedule mifepristone and misoprostol as controlled dangerous substances. If the senate accepts the amendments and the gov signs it, Louisiana will become the first state to do so
#lalege
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I may not have my Louisiana drivers license yet, but I did just buy an LSU shirt so that makes me a resident right?
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Senator Cassidy has voted 'yes' on a commission to look deeper into the Jan. 6 insurrection.
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At risk of sounding cheesy, this year I’m thankful for Louisiana. I’ve found a home here and every day it doesn’t escape me how lucky I am to have met incredible people and really feel like I’m living the life I dreamed about years ago. Cheers, friends 🦃
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Today marks two years of living in Baton Rouge and serving the people of Louisiana. This state has become my home and I am proud to be living my dream of being a Political Reporter. Cheers to more years to come ✨
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So proud to be part of the small but mighty
#lalege
press corps. These folks work so hard to hold all y'all accountable.
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.
@LAGovJeffLandry
is signing HB173 that creates the crime of approaching an officer while they are engaged in their duties. People have to back up 25ft if an officer tells them to or they face arrest
#lalege
#lagov
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Celebrating turning 26 and the opening day of
#lalege
. Cheers to another year around the sun!
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Filed in the regular session by
@votelandry
is a constitutional amendment to redefine marriage in state law from "a legal relationship between a man and a woman" to "the union of two persons". It would require the state to recognize same sex marriages from other states
#lalege
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Before I log off for the next two days I have to say it’s been the absolute pleasure of a lifetime covering
#lalege
. It’s the most challenging and rewarding thing I’m lucky enough to do. Cheers, my friends
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@LouisianaGov
vetoes HB466, Louisiana’s version of the Don’t Say Gay bill. He says “this legislation is rooted in discrimination fueled by ignorance and hatred.
#lalege
#lagov
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Three years ago I moved to Baton Rouge and it is still the best decision I’ve ever made. I’ll love you forever, Louisiana.
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September is Suicide Prevention Month and I wanted to share a little about me in hopes that someone out there maybe can feel a little less alone. (1/) 🧵
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Today marks one whole year of working at
@BRProudNews
. It’s been a crazy year but I still get excited to walk into the Capitol and to meet people all over this state. Cheers to more years to come
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I have so many things to be thankful for and a big one is
@GregHilburn1
and his lovely family allowing me to spend the day with them. Happy Thanksgiving!
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One of my small joys at the capitol is teaching people about Lizard Time (soaking up heat on the steps until it’s unbearable). It’s critical to get out of the cold and dark for a little bit
#lalege
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In Louisiana do we ever reach a point where we permanently have the heater on or do we play this “AC or Heat” game every other day until spring?
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Celebrating my 28th trip around the sun today. Thankful for everyone in my life who makes each year better than the last. 🌻
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@LouisianaGov
has vetoed a bill that would have made it a crime to approach an officer who is engaged in their duties. Edwards says it would put a chilling effect on first amendment rights.
#lalege
#lagov
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@votelandry
is presenting her bill that would ban conversion therapy. It’s a “therapy” that aims to change the sexual orientation of a child.
#lalege
#lagov
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With just over a month away from the election, I sat down with
@LukeMixonLA
to talk about tackling inflation, his move to support codifying Roe, and what sets him apart from the other candidates. Catch the interview on This Week in Louisiana Politics at 10:30 Sun
#lasen
#lagov
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In lighthearted news -- while I was interviewing the president of
@NichollsState
his dog was squeaking a toy loudly and it took several minutes to catch him and bring him inside. 10/10 good boy would let him interrupt any time.
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While we are at ease for a while, just want to give a shout out to the Louisiana State Capitol press row. Everyone is kind, supportive, and works so hard to cover this place. Cheers, friends. Now back to waiting for a map.
#lalege
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On busy days at the state Capitol I like to wear my favorite socks from
@larsen_cal
to remind myself why we do this. (The lower half of the socks have the first amendment on it)
#lalege
#lagov
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I am proud to announce that I am moving to Hastings, Nebraska to be an on-air reporter for
@KSNBLocal4
! I will be driving down early next week to begin the 15th. Wish me luck, twitter.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Supreme Court, in surprise, rules for Black voters in Alabama in congressional redistricting case.
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@Louisiana_sos
has unveiled this year’s “I Voted” sticker design. It is painted by Becky Fos who painted last year’s sticker.
#lalege
#lagov
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Cheers to 27 🎉 thankful for this silly little life. Here’s to another trip around the sun. 🧡🌻
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Filling in on the anchor desk for the first time in Baton Rouge! Hope you’ll join me this weekend to get your news on NBC and FOX.
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@LouisianaGov
says he is considering bringing back the statewide mask mandate since many hospitals have asked him to do so. He is waiting for new data from the CDC and talk to health depts before doing that.
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@LouisianaGov
signs into law SB12 that makes it so every school has an AED on campus, at sporting events, and to ensure people are trained on how to use it.
#lalege
#lagov
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The sky in Baton Rouge is green right now. Living in the Midwest taught me that is NOT good
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When I’m not chasing politicians I try and paint in my free time. I found this canvas for $10 at goodwill and had to make something. Proud of myself for doing it!
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Things I appear to never learn:
1.) bring an umbrella to the capitol
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Thank you
@BRProudNews
for making me employee of the month! (Even though I’m locked away at the capitol more than I’m in the office this time of year) 😁
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Brow = furrowed
Legislators met jointly this week to continue discussing topics important to Louisiana including insurance, tax reform and even beetles that decimate pine trees.
Miss the meetings? They’re archived at .
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Idaho has got everyone skeptical of the Lt Govs when the governor is out of town
Just asked
@LouisianaLtGov
what his first act will be as acting governor with
@LouisianaGov
leaving for England/Scotland for week. 'I'll take credit for bringing in this beautiful weather today. See what happens when I'm governor,' he says
#lagov
#lalege
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Three examples:
Banning discussion of gender identity and sexual orientation:
Bans use of preferred pronouns/name w/o parental permission:
Restricts teaching of oppression:
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@votelandry
is reading a statement for
@davantelewis
. He is the first black openly LGBT person elected to a state level position in LA. He says he would leave the capitol some days thinking about taking his life after hearing the stigma against him
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In an interview with Nexstar Media, in defense of state spending on the Ten Commandments lawsuit
@LAGovJeffLandry
says he believes if the Ten Commandments was in the classroom of Thomas Crooks, the man who shot Trump, he may not have done it.
#lalege
#lagov
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@LouisianaGov
is visiting Ecole Pointe-au-Chien for the inauguration of the new school building. The 9 students in will finally have their school house in a few weeks. This school plays a critical role of keeping French alive in Louisiana for generations to come
#lalege
#lagov
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Been living in Nebraska nearly two years now and the one thing I am not used to still is the two finger wave while driving. I see kind folks saying hello from their cars and I never get my hand up in time. Sorry to all who have attempted to greet me passing on the highway.
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One of my fav things about Louisiana is the new sticker designs every year
(also I am back from vacay so let's do the news, folks)
Coming soon to a polling place near you: Secretary Landry and Academy Award winner William Joyce are proud to present this year’s “I Voted” sticker!
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Southern Terrebonne is one of my favorite places in Louisiana. Always feels so special down here
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JUST IN:
@AGJeffLandry
's office has arrested Bob Dean, the owner of 7 nursing homes that evacuated residents to a warehouse after Hurricane Ida.
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JUST IN:
@votelandry
has announced her campaign for Senate District 5, Karen Carter Peterson’s previous position.
#lalege
#lagov
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Four years ago I committed to going to
@WSUPullman
and it is still one of the best decisions I have made in my life.
#GoCougs
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Judge Dick again DENIES the request for more time
"This Court and the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit have already denied that request....the Supreme Court indicated that an immediate stay is not warranted..."
#lalege
#lagov
Checking in on the redistricting case in the Middle District: the state has filed a motion for more time to turn in a remedial map saying they don't have enough time. The judge will need to decide on that -- but has already denied an extension during the special session.
#lalege
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A friendly reminder to only believe there is a positive COVID-19 case in your area if you heard it from:
-Local news (who get it from official sources)
-DHHS
-Your local health district
NOT from random Facebook posts from unofficial sources.
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I talk about this place so much I felt I needed to visit to keep the dream goin strong ✨🇺🇸
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The chickens are not termed out, folks
At
@JeffLandry
’s request,
@LouisianaGov
is leaving his chickens at the Governor’s mansion. Edwards says he will get new chickens when he moves back to Amite.
#lalege
#lagov
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Logging off for a week for my official post session vacation — so if I’m not active that’s why! See yall after the holiday. Stay out of trouble
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This article has the full speech by
@jordan4justice
given on the house floor after the feed was cut. The audio is bad because my audio was cut from the mics. I will update this article with more details on what went down today later on.
#lalege
#lagov
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For the third year in a row
@Aimee4nola
is presenting the bill to provide free menstrual products in schools. It often gets big support in the house side but gets stuck on the senate floor.
#lalege
#lagov
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Finally got my first piece of king cake. The hype is justified 🙌🏻
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Meanwhile
@TannerDMagee
is trying on Rep Bryant’s suit jacket. Just a few hours left, my friends 😂
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