Issue Position: Environment

Issue Position

As a native of Southeast Louisiana, JP knows that coastal protection is the number one issue for St. Bernard, Jefferson, and Orleans Parishes. He not only believes that it's his responsibility as a leader to protect Louisiana's coastal environment for future generations but also that the solutions should not negatively affect today's fishermen and coastal communities. He has spoken out and voted against Senate Bill 469, a measure designed to halt a lawsuit filed by the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East against oil companies for damages to the Louisiana coast. While Sen. Morrell stresses the importance of coastal protection, he also knows that Louisiana's coastal culture and economy cannot be jeopardized in the process.

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