Candidate for Louisiana State Senate - District 14 in 2019 Louisiana Primary Election.
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Get StartedThe legislature finally passed a bill I had introduced over 4 years to give felons the right to vote. On March 1, 2019, felons who have been out of prison for 5 year and have not committed any additional infractions, will be able to register to vote. Learn more
Pre-trial inmates voting. These individuals have the right to vote and are being disenfranchised by the system Learn more
Revamping the mandatory minimum sentencing laws Learn more
On the larger scale we have to be cognizant of the barriers many of our young people face that keep them from good paying jobs. I will work to seek a reduction of fees related to expungements and to push second chance opportunities via ban the box initiatives in the private sector. Learn more
It is crucial that we continue to fund higher education to its fullest to ensure every young person who seeks a post secondary degree is able to achieve it either at a 4 year or 2 year facility. Learn more
Our school districts need to expand their ability to provide training under the Jumpstart program to train students in technical careers leading to employment in high demand high wage jobs. Learn more
Seek reasonable compromise legislation between charters and traditional schools. Learn more
Continue to support more Go-Grant funding Learn more
I support 150% increasing the MFP and raising teacher pay. Learn more
Embracing diversity in hiring for state government and developing a program to give minority contractors opportunities for lead on jobs not just subs or Tier 1 is tantamount to changing the quality of life for people of color. Many of our contracts are using federal dollars and thus should indeed include diverse recipients. Learn more
The legislature finally passed a bill I had introduced over 4 years to give felons the right to vote. On March 1, 2019, felons who have been out of prison for 5 year and have not committed any additional infractions, will be able to register to vote. Learn more
Ensure that children who are unable to pay are receiving adequate meals without penalties. Learn more
Putting emphasis on training women for quality jobs to enhance their ability to remain out of prison. Learn more
Providing more resources for treatment for mental illness and substance abuse. Learn more
I support 150% increasing the MFP and raising teacher pay. Learn more
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