Commish. Davante Lewis
@davantelewis
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Public Service Commissioner for LA-3 advocate.organizer.dreamer | poverty charges interest | Black.Educated.Goofy l act. love. walk | owed by Sera 🐶
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Lake Charles and Calcasieu Parish has been filled with controversy and tension after our parish government by a vote of 10-5 refused to take down the Confederate South’s Defenders Monument.
Hurricane Laura had other plans and brought it down herself.
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Make no damn mistake about it: Black voters just saved the state of Louisiana. We are a force to be reckoned with. Now, it’s time to respect us and we will demand it!
#lalege
#lagov
#BlackVotersMatter
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What a complete failure by Democratic leadership. What is the point of a majority if you constantly act as if you are the minority?
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That is my sister kneeling- I won't stand from this assault on my sisters from
@CobbSheriff
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President Trump was greeted by this on his tour of Lake Charles! I'm here for they pettiness!
#LCproud
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I sued the state of Louisiana for what I knew was a racist unfair congressional map. I’m pleased to see the SCOTUS side on justice and let our case prevail.
It’s time for Louisiana to see and hear Black people in this state. 🏛️
JUST IN: The Supreme Court says Louisiana's congressional map must be redrawn to add a second majority-Black district.
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I’m exploring a run for Chair of the Louisiana Democratic Party.
We need a leader who will brings us together and advance a platform that centers Louisianans. We need a visionary, a work horse, a committed Democrat, and someone who will stand up to Jeff Landry.
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Louisiana wouldn’t expand the child tax credit, ban lunch shaming, almost denied Summer EBT, haven’t made all school lunches free, wouldn’t require air and heat on school buses, but THIS is what we do.
The
#lalege
majority is not interested in helping our kids excel.
BREAKING: Louisiana becomes 1st state to require Ten Commandments in classrooms
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It’s unacceptable that
@LAGovJeffLandry
will spend $3M to send the Louisiana National Guard to the southern border, but can’t find $2M to administer a feeding program for our children.
Our kids are losing $71M in food assistance. It’s not to late to do the right thing Gov
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Jeff Landry supported the insurrection of the US. He has directly targeted women’s health, LGBTQ+ people, and the civil rights of Black Louisianans. While, he will the Governor of Louisiana. I will not dignify a celebration ceremony of someone who target my livelihood daily.
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Thank you to the people of Louisiana for electing as District 3's Public Service Commissioner.
Tonight, the people took the power back.
I look forward to working to bring clean, affordable and reliable utilities to the people of Louisiana over the next six years.
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This man will do and say anything for a headline. How about you actually use your office to uplift Louisiana from being one of the poorest states in the nation?
According to the governor’s office, “Critical Race Theory (CRT) includes divisive teachings that instruct students to view life through the lens of race and victimhood>>
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I started Pride Month fighting the
#lalege
on our Don’t say Gay bill. I will not cower in the face of hostility- I’m going to fight back.
I’m going to make you see me.
I’m going to make you hear me.
I’m going to live out: Loud and Proud because Louisiana is my home too! 🌈
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Some things change, and others remain the same.
Top: August 18th, 2021
Bottom: September 10th, 1963
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Excessive force that we saw at Tulane towards students and in New Orleans towards those who are protesting non-violently is unacceptable.
The right to assemble and protest peacefully is a pillar of our democracy and it must be protected.
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It’s time for a new movement for Louisiana Democrats. We can and must do better
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listening to
@AprilDRyan
@angela_rye
on Omarosa "I was here when you got fired the last time, and I'll be here when you get fired again. 😂😂
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Ain’t no stopping us now: We are off to work for the people of Louisiana!
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As a
@DNC
Louisiana delegate, I look forward to casting my vote for
@KamalaHarris
to be President of the United States.
She has the necessary moral conviction and policy know-how. With our support, she has what it takes to defeat Trump and lead us to continued progress!
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The election results wins Democrats are seeing across the country right now is what happens when we actually run on our issues.
Louisiana Democrats take note: We cannot mobilize voters when we run away from our issues. We need to be clear, stand firm, and speak out.
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Louisiana’s new 6th congressional district can flip the House majority to elect
@RepJeffries
as the next Speaker of the House.
I’m honored to be the chair of
@LaDemos
6th district caucus. We will win this seat and Flip the House!
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I feel for the people trying to make evacuation plans but have no disposable income bc they aren’t paid a living wage. Those who are out an additional $300 because we played politics with unemployment. Those who want to leave but simply can’t afford too. This is policy violence.
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Louisiana: We got to stop electing Clay Higgins. This man does not deserve to be in Congress.
If she speaks, she loses. Because she’s a freaky exhibition when she’s real.
This debate was a memorized presentation for Kamala. ABC gave her the questions.
And still, despite the clear bias of liberal ABC… President Trump, our President, America’s President… won.
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🚨 Yesterday, my colleagues and I approved a $36 Million settlement with
@Entergy
to refund all customers in Louisiana. We sued them for overcharging you to cover the expenses of operating the Grand Gulf nuclear plant.
A big win for our people!
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There was a major explosion at a Dow Plant in my district last night. There have been no injuries or external damage reported. But, a shelter in place is in order.
We need to ensure that the air is safe for all nearby. Please stay safe y’all!
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Thinking of all my family and friends in Calcasieu who are under a mandatory evacuation from a refinery fire. A shelter- in-place has been put in place in a 5-mile radius around Calcasieu Refining.
The sad reality so many Louisianans live under.
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🚨 BREAKING: Federal Judge rules that the State Senate & State House maps violate the Voting Rights Act
The legislature must redraw the map to adequately represent Black voters in Louisiana. This is another win of justice for the people of Louisiana.
#lalege
you are own the ⏰
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Today’s election of Mike Johnson as Speaker & the recent election of Jeff Landry as Gov is why we need a functional Louisiana Democratic Party.
We must clean house and put in charge Democrats who are ready to stand up for our values instead of trying to cozy to these extremist.
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My mother’s birthday is Sunday and today she got an email that
@POTUS
and
@usedgov
has cancelled her student loan debt!
She was a single mother who put herself through undergrad, grad school, and got a specialist degree in Education. Policy is changing lives!
#CancelStudentDebt
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Today, I officially take office as the Public Service Commissioner for the 3rd District of Louisiana.
I’m honored and humbled by the trust the people have put in me. Over the next 6 years I will serve with honesty, integrity, and humility. This is the start of our movement.
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Tonight, we have begun a new chapter for Louisiana. Tonight, the people of Louisiana start taking our power back. Tonight, Louisiana has a Public Service Commissioner who’s unafraid to hold Entergy accountable, because I owe this victory to the people of Louisiana.
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Last night was rough. We have a lot to reflect on, a lot of things to blame, and bad choices to fix.
But, I’m not just going to point the finger- I’m also about work. I promise you all I’m going to do everything I can to build a Democratic Party in Louisiana. The work begins…
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Last time I checked Hamas wasn’t the reason Louisiana had the hottest summer recorded, strong wildfires, a drought, and saltwater intrusion into our drinking water. 🤷🏾♂️
I am astounded that the Biden Administration continues to push their green energy agenda while one of our closest allies is under brutal and relentless attack by terrorists.
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I’ve been fighting for fair and just maps for Louisiana. Today, Louisiana will give Black people an opportunity to elect two members of Congress of their choice.
While, I celebrate this ruling today- the work still continues to ensure fair maps.
NEW: in a victory for Dems/civil rights groups, the Supreme Court has granted a stay of a lower court ruling invalidating Louisiana's map, restoring a new Black majority district (
#LA06
) for the 2024 election.
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This 👇🏾 is the problem when we make racism solely about individualistic actions and not systems and structures.
A person who has fought against voting rights and adequate redistricting is a person that is not working toward racial justice and showing intolerance.
NEW: Rep. Troy Carter (D-La.) - a Democratic member of the Congressional Black Caucus - pushed back on accusations that Scalise is racist, telling me “the man that I know, Steve Scalise, who I’ve known for 20, 25 years, has never displayed any racial intolerance in his
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Jeff Landry talks about “One Louisiana”, but announced he’s appointing a 26 year old South Dakotan/ Ohioan to oversees our wildlife and fisheries.
This appointment isn’t about Louisiana, but about paying favors to his out of state backers.
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Fact checking a known lies isn’t biased. It’s called journalism.
These moderators are starting to become way too biased in this one with their different approach to asking questions towards each candidate.
#DebateNight2024
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I found who took this photo: it is
@dancemachine48
Please send all inquires on this photo to him.
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Daily reminder: Government is not a business. It’s a social service to its people.
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Y’all she dog walked the mess out of Ted Cruz. You love to see it
Sen. Ted Cruz: "What voter I.D. laws are racist?"
Professor Franita Tolson: "Apologies Mr. Cruz, your state of Texas, perhaps."
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🚨 Pay Attention to what is happening here in Louisiana. 🚨
We need to do all we can to help Henry Whitehorn and the people of Caddo Parish.
This is a wild turn of events
There is some nonsense going on in Caddo Parish (Shreveport), Louisiana.
Black man and white man run against each other for sheriff. Black man wins by 1 vote. He's the first Black sheriff elected in this majority-Black parish.
There's a recount, as you'd expect. He wins that
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Louisiana is still one of the only states that doesn’t even have a minimum wage.
The workers of Louisiana deserve better. It’s beyond time to pass a living wage
#lalege
Minimum wage increased yesterday for nearly half of all U.S. states: AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, HI, IL, ME, MD, MI, MN, MI, MO, NB, NJ, NY, OH, RI, SD, VT, WA, and Washington, DC.
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Louisiana’s children will lose food access and meals so
@LAGovJeffLandry
and his cronies can say vauge talking points about “self-sufficiency”.
To make this announcement on a Friday afternoon before a holiday is wild. A sad moment for Louisiana’s children. They deserve better
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Thank you to the voters of East Baton Rouge. It’s time to build back better the Louisiana Democratic Party. I’ll be apart of our comeback story. I’ll share more about my plans to rebuild this party very soon.
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I’m really sick of non-Louisianans watching a race for a distance and making conclusion about Black voters.
There is so much to unpack about the candidate, the campaign, the ecosystem that would explain this below.
You could not have had a better candidate than Gary Chambers and Black Louisianans stayed home during his election too. Left the brother out to dry with an embarassing loss.
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Today, I am announcing that I’ve awarded
@SouthernU_BR
$1.265 million to make
@SouthernUsports
Mumford Stadium more energy efficient.
This funding will help reduce energy consumption & cost, promote sustainability, reduce emissions and improve game day.
#WeAreSouthern
#HBCU
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It’s spelled *Davante*, but to make it easier you can just call me Commissioner-Elect. 😉
Inbox: Public Service Commission Lambert Boissiere, who was crushed in a runoff, ending a 17-year tenure on the PSC, bemoans the Super PAC money spent against him and calls the practice “dangerous”
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It’s clear
@LaDemos
have a choice:
We can forcefully fight for the rights of Women, Black & Brown people, the young & old, the poor & the working poor, workers, Queers, children, & families.
Or we can continue trying to be Republican-lite party.
What side will you choose?
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In a bright spot: the Progressive Movement is alive and well in this state. So proud of my sister and dear friend
@votelandry
on a decisive victory.
The establishment keeps picking on the wrong progressive candidates but when we fight back…. We WIN!
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This is why I’m so committed to making these call free in Louisiana
Free prison calls in California are repairing estranged relationships & aiding rehabilitation. Advocates hope the calls will reduce recidivism
“Incarcerated people connected to their families and support systems are more likely to come home & stay home”
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This is how Louisiana Democrats should be pushing back on Jeff Landry.
But instead we have those trying to cut deals, showing up at press conferences, and going along to get along.
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LSU leadership is extemely disappointing and showing moral cowardice in a moment of a great peril
LSU scrubs diversity statement from website, renames inclusion office.
@ByPiperHutch
reports videos from speaker series on racism have also been pulled.
#LSU
#lalege
#lagov
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This is why we can’t let
@JeffLandry
anywhere near the Gov’s office
#lalege
Doctors face one to ten years of imprisonment for breaking Louisiana’s abortion ban.
“Doctors don’t want to be in a war with their own state. They want to be able to just practice,” said Dr. Avegno about physicians treating patients who are miscarrying.
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Today was Pride Day at the Capitol 🏳️🌈
At the same time,The House of
#lalege
passed Don’t Say Gay and Anti Pronoun legislation. While the hate and division from them is growing ~ I refuse to let them steal my joy.
We will continue to speak up, speak out, and be PROUD!
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Today I nominated Randall Gaines to be the Chairman of the
@LaDemos
Party. He will be the leader to bring unity to this party after 4 years of turmoil. I am proud to stand with him and by him to make our party stronger!
Congrats Mr. Chairman!
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I had amazing time Friday night being the guest on
@PodSaveAmerica
. You aren’t going to want to miss the convo
@TVietor08
and I had about various issues. Don’t sleep on Louisiana, our comeback story is just starting.
Y’all are welcome back to the Big Easy and the Boot anytime.
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It’s no longer funny watching him embarrass Louisiana with this fake accent and performative acts he puts on.
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@chelliehylton
@ShaunKing
@kennesawstate
My sister is one of them! I can ask but I believe it was Cobb Sheriff
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I have spoken to
@EntergyNOLA
and they are willing to work with St. John to bring a resolution and restore power tonight. I have reached out to Chef Eric as well.
My office is asking St. John for permission to review their account. I’m asking both parties to come to the table.
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Louisiana decided to ignore Black voters and enacted a Congressional map that ignored our people.
@NAACP_LDF
came in and represented myself and other plaintiffs in suing the state for a fair map. Today we got a map passed with two minority majority district!
This is history!
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It’s clear:
@LAGovJeffLandry
is pay for play. He isn’t trying to do right by Louisiana. He’s simply rewarding the people who have funded his campaigns.
We deserve better than this
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Say Here Name: Zaila Avant-garde from Louisiana
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I was here for history, her story, our story, and America’s story!
@DemConvention
#DNC2024
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I’m sorry, I could not be there and share my story in the
#lalege
about why Don’t Say Gay is discriminatory and bad. Thank you to
@votelandry
for reading my statement. I hoped humanity and love would prevail.
But, We will not be silent anymore - We will live out & loud! 💪🏾🏳️🌈✊🏾
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It’s wild the Republican majority of the
#lalege
is forcing school districts to display the 10 commandments, but have a problem with a requirement for school buses having heating & air conditioning on them.
That place really needs to be unplugged.
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My dear Louisiana 😢
BREAKING: Republican Jeff Landry wins election for governor in Louisiana.
#APRaceCall
at 10:15 p.m. CDT.
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The war on the poor is already starting with this Gov-Elect.
We must build a Louisiana that eradicates poverty instead of pushing horrible policies that targets the poor and the working poor.
.
@JeffLandry
says he is considering implementing work requirements and copayments in Louisiana's Medicaid program.
Landry says that will help people in Medicaid from "dependence to independence."
#lalege
#lagov
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This is why sucking up to Jeff Landry is not a good strategy. He will turn on any and everyone to get the attention he wants.
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry just went on Fox to criticize the LSU women’s hoops team for not being on the court for the national anthem, which is normal per their routine. “Everybody should respect the flag. You don’t like it? Guess what? You don’t have to play the sport,” he said
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If they want to pick on someone they can come pick on me.
But, I will fight for all of the LGBTQ+ community and allies who may feel voiceless and hopeless. I want you to know, I see you, I hear you, I support you, and I love you!
It ain’t over yet! 🌈❤️💪🏾🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈✊🏾
.
@davantelewis
, Louisiana's first openly gay elected state official, is speaking against LA's version of the "don't say gay" bill. "This is the first time I’ve ever talked about being gay at this dais, in any committee," he said. "But I feel a responsibility."
#lalege
#lagov
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I was honored to be the Keynote Speaker for
@NewOrleansDSA
convention today. My comrades and I believe it’s time to Organize the South and build a strong future in New Orleans and Louisiana. The struggle continues…
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Congrats to LaToya Cantrell the Black Woman Mayor of New Orleans! The three largest cities in this state are lead by Black women!!!
#trustblackwomen
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Well,
@JeffLandry
get ready for a rough 4 years. I’m not going to let you destroy our progress towards improving our economy, lowering utility bills, and reducing emissions.
It appears Gov-elect Landry will abandon
@LouisianaGov
current plan/path to be carbon neutral by 2050. Says everything he’s read shows carbon neutral policies ‘extremely destructive’ to economy’
#lagov
#lalege
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Remember: Louisiana faces nearly a $1 billion shortfall next year without significant revenue reforms. Glad instead ensuring Higher Ed will be fully funded next year he’s out talking about this
EXCLUSIVE: Gov. Jeff Landry wants LSU to resume bringing its live tiger mascot to home football games, even though veterinarians are concerned with forcing the animal to resume what was once a pregame tradition.
@ByPiperHutch
reports via
@IlluminatorLA
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I sued the state and WON!
It’s time to do what right by Black Louisianans and add a second minority majority district 💪🏾✊🏾
#lalege
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If you going to come for me, don’t swing and miss. ⚾️
@davantelewis
Article after article, and not finding "Lewis -v- Louisiana" anywhere. Hmmm.
"Voters and advocacy groups sued" is prevalent. But still looking for "Lewis -v- Louisiana"
It's got to be here somewhere...
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Why am I not shocked Judge Jackson faced the same “are you soft on crime?” questions that’s Justice Marshall faced in his confirmation hearing. Does white supremacy ever get tired?
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He remembers them- he still pushes it here in Louisiana and follows
@lafamilyforum
. Don’t buy this re-wrote of history he’s trying to do
Asked about his past comments suggesting that homosexuality should be criminalized, Johnson claims "I don't even remember some of them."
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Farrar Hall at McNeese State University is destroyed. It host the College of Education, some liberal arts classes, and labs.
This looks to be Baker auditorium which is the student government chambers. The amount of time I spent in this building and room 😢
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I can’t stress how big of a win this is for Louisiana. We are a leader in the South for once.
Also, extremely happy my amendment to have a 15% low income & a 10% renters allocation in the budget was accepted. We must prioritize those who need help the most.
State regulators passed new rules this week that will require utility companies to lower energy consumption — and hopefully save customers money as well.
via
@_thehalparker
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Louisiana SNAP recipients can use their benefits to buy hot food ( ex: a cooked chicken at the grocery store) until September 28th. Please, share so we can prevent those from going hungry during the
#HurricaneIda
recovery
#lalege
#lagov
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Louisiana we are on the clock ⏰
BREAKING: Massachusetts has just adopted a new law today to make phone calls from prison and jails free.
In fact, it'd also wipe charges for other forms of communication between incarcerated ppl & their loved ones.
@alex_burness
previewed bill here:
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Financial literacy without policies to eradicate poverty is not progress.
People can not literacy their way out of poverty. They can not save money when they have to live in the red to in the red. Personal responsibility can’t solely fix a systematic problem.
New law will require course in Financial Responsibility for Louisiana high school students.
This area of need was consistently raised by parents and community members across the state.
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Our electricity bills are way too high, power outages are an everyday occurrence, & climate change is costing us all. We need leaders ready to make transformational change for Louisiana. I’ll be a fighter for our people and future.
#lalege
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🚨 Today we won a hard fought victory to get politics out of our utilities bills. On a 3-2 vote my directive passed to make rules, disclosure, and enforcement on political spending.
Thanks to Commissioner Campbell &
@craigcgreenemd
for joining me in protecting or people! 💪🏾
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This picture was taken the first time we met. I haven’t forgotten the words you said that day. You looked me in my eyes and said “Don’t let them say you are too young, don’t let them say it isn’t your time. You go and fight for the justice you see that must happen”
Thank you!
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We are off for Day One of the
@DemConvention
! A wonderful breakfast with amazing Louisiana Democrats.
@HelenaMorenoLA
@votelandry
@JaredCBrossett
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We must thank & applaud those
@LAHouseDems
who stood up for Louisiana today. They drafted amendments, asked the right questions, and did everything they could to stop this power grab.
We saw you, we heard you, and we THANK YOU! The fight for our state will continue on…
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I thank all the
@LAHouseDems
and the few brave GOPers who stood up for the LGBTQ+ community.
Those who think our lives are just votes to advance your career (Dems and Rs) let’s work to defeat you.
#lalege
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The moment it sinks in you have your own
@JMilesColeman
map!
In Louisiana last night,
@davantelewis
won a seat on the Public Service Commission by outworking a 3-term incumbent. Davante is 30 and openly LGBTQ -- he becomes one the highest-ranked Black officials in the state. He cleared 60% in both Baton Rouge and New Orleans.
#lalege
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We can’t focus on social emotional learning because it’s political, but Republican mega donors now get to be apart of our students curriculum?
It’s time for a reckoning in Department of Education. It has simply become a Republican mouthpiece in these past years.
#lalege
Louisiana will let public schools show right-wing group's 'edu-tainment' videos, sparking outcry
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Well if it’s anything like the 2022 endorsements:
@votelandry
will win.
Scoop:
@LouisianaGov
has endorsed
@madisonforla
in her challenge to incumbent New Orleans State Rep.
@votelandry
#lalege
#lagov
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The
@LaDemos
took $10k from CenterPoint, $15K from CLECO, $15K from
@EntergyLA
and multiple checks from their Executives, and $50k from NextEra acting as a pass through entity for launder money utility companies to try an defeat my candidacy.
This party leadership is a joke.
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