“Gene Mills, president of the Louisiana Family Forum, perhaps the Pelican State’s most conservative organization, recently honored progressive Democrat and Speaker Pro-Tem Rep. Walt Leger for his longtime commitment to criminal justice reform.”
Read More"It’s an incredible honor. It’s a fine institution and I’m proud to be honored by it," Leger, 39, said in a news release. "It’s a special place and I will fight to keep it getting better and better.”
Read More“I felt like I could continue to be of the best service where I am, to the people and to my family, without closing the door to anything of the future.”
Read More“State Representative Walt Leger of New Orleans authored the new law, which takes effect today. Leger worked with Louisiana Economic Development and the Recording Academy, which sponsors The Grammys, to pass the new law. If the new law works as proposed, it will deserve a Grammy all its own.”
Read MoreDear Friends and Supporters: For nearly a decade, I have had the honor of representing the City of New Orleans and the people of District 91 in the Louisiana House of Representatives, where I also serve as speaker pro tempore. Before that, it was my privilege to serve as an assistant district attorney in Orleans Parish, representing victims of crime and the community at large. Over the course of the last year, I have been encouraged by many to offer myself up for service as mayor of New Orleans. While I deeply considered it and am humbled by the tremendous support of family, friends and constituents, I have decided not to ...
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