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In Louisiana, RGA Stuck With Two C-List Candidates Who Idolize Jindal

After talking a big game, the biggest loser as qualifying ends for governor in Louisiana this week: The GOP. They failed to put up any big names against Gov. Edwards’ in this race. Here’s what happened: First, they tried Rep. Steve Scalise. He passed. Then, Attorney General Jeff Landry passed. Then Sen. John Kennedy passed.…

DGA Releases New Video: “Year Three”

Today, the Democratic Governors Association released a new video, “Year Three,” highlighting the success of Gov. Edwards’ decision to expand Medicaid on the third anniversary of expansion going into effect. On his first day in office, Gov. Edwards signed an executive order expanding Medicaid in the state. Gov. Edwards’ leadership has transformed Louisiana’s health care…

Then/Now: Gov. Edwards Stops Fee Increases Common During Disastrous Jindal Years

Democratic Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards’ leadership is making college more affordable for students and investing in higher education following years of neglect. After ending year after year of deep cuts to higher education that passed costs on to students under former Republican Gov. Bobby Jindal, Gov. John Bel Edwards signed a ‘game-changing’ bipartisan budget…

Abraham Files For Congress…While Running For Governor

In a real show of confidence in his floundering run for Louisiana governor, Rep. Ralph Abraham filed paperwork yesterday to run for Congress in 2020. Umm…..what? To be fair, his gubernatorial campaign hasn’t been smooth sailing. Stories of Abraham stiffing veterans and children with cancer overshadowed his campaign launch. Abraham was boasting about Trump’s visit…

July 19, 2019: The Day One Of The RGA’s Favorite Louisiana Talking Points Was Laid To Rest

In case you missed it (looking at you, RGA), Louisiana’s unemployment rate saw the biggest drop among the states in the past year and is its lowest in 11 years. Louisiana’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate is 4.3 percent, the lowest it has been since January 2008. “R.I.P. to one of the RGA’s favorite talking points,”…

Abraham, Rispone Find Few Donors Willing To Take Louisiana Back To The Failed Jindal Era

Abraham netted only $330K from the last fundraising period, Rispone lost $575K Meanwhile: Gov. John Bel Edwards breaks record for most COH for an incumbent governor at this point in the cycle Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards was prohibited from raising money during a legally-mandated 90-day fundraising blackout during the legislative session. Instead of using…

Ralph Abraham and Eddie Rispone Must Denounce Lawsuit That Would Strip Louisianans Of Their Health Care

Today, oral arguments begin in New Orleans for a lawsuit that could end protections for Louisianans with a pre-existing condition. Here are some of the ways this lawsuit could have disastrous results for Louisiana: 445,800 Louisianans who have gained coverage through Medicaid expansion could become uninsured. Insurance companies could refuse to cover 1.9 million Louisianans…

ICYMI: Absent Abraham’s Excuse for Skipping His Job: Jindal Did It Too

In case you missed it, the Associated Press put out a new article highlighting how Rep. Ralph Abraham has shirked his job responsibilities in order to campaign for governor. His defense? Bobby Jindal did it too. Abraham has cast fewer votes than nearly all of his colleagues to serve his own personal ambition. This news…

DGA Releases New Video: “Delivering for Louisiana”

Today, the Democratic Governors Association released a new video, “Delivering for Louisiana.” The video highlights Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards’ leadership during the state’s recently concluded legislative session. The session marked a notable departure from the failed Jindal era where higher education was cut more than any other state in the country since the Great…

Govs Get It Done: Democratic Governors Continue to Pass Wide-Sweeping Paid Leave Policies

Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak becomes the sixth Democratic governor this year to sign paid leave policies into law Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak became the sixth Democratic governor in 2019 to sign wide-sweeping paid leave policy into law. Nevada’s new law requires all businesses with over 50 employees to guarantee paid leave that can be used…

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