Issue Position: Budget and Taxes

Issue Position

In years past, the Louisiana's budget was uncertain and experienced almost a $3 billion deficit. This deficit crippled our educational system, health care system and drastically crippled economic development; while out of state companies reaped huge windfalls from the state. We have authored legislation to change this and ensure that are budget is more stable. Political rhetoric did not help fix the state's budget issues, but a clear plan that treats everyone equally is where we started and we must continue to work together to find a permanent solution. Things are better, and getting better every day, and it's time to embrace all the natural resources our state has been blessed with and the capital investments that can't be replaced elsewhere so that we can negotiate with job creators and not give away the barn. We must place a priority on funding education so that we are producing a workforce that can excel in the jobs of the future and likewise stop the brain drain from our state.

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