Fiscal cliff negotiations: Differences continue
"Although we've had what I think are productive conversations, we still have a long way to go before we get to a place where we can…solve this budget cliff," Leger says.
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Child care investment would help city
Our children will always be my top priority, which is why I created the Louisiana Early Childhood Education Fund to help close the early learning gap in our community. Let's stay committed to giving our children the best start possible.
Read MoreWalt speaks with Tony Bacala to Southern Louisiana Super Region Committee
"It was a pleasure to start my week speaking with Representative Tony Bacala to the Southern Louisiana Super Region Committee about the importance of an honest budget and responsible solutions for the fiscal cliff we face. "
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Talking New Orleans public education with Democrats For Education Reform Louisiana.
Read MoreLouisiana releasing more than 1,900 inmates early; here’s why
The guiding light of criminal justice reform has been the fact that being the incarceration capital of the world has not made us any safer for the last decade. Today's release is the first step and we have many more to go. The good news is that we have a committed, bipartisan team of legislators, sheriffs, victim advocacy groups, district attorneys, business leaders and community stakeholders who are determined to work together to invest in our state and find the best path forward.
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