I am committed to working with industry leaders, environmental advocates, and the people of Louisiana on a robust plan that provides much needed protection for our coast and environment and that meets the needs of offshore drilling.Collection: Environmental
Diabetes is a serious illness that touches the lives of so many of our family members, friends and communities and we must do all that we can to raise the awareness of this disease.Collection: Family
We are fortunate enough to live in a state that is rich with diversity, and we are built on a foundation of unity and fairness for all of our citizens. We respect our fellow citizens for their beliefs, but we do not discriminate based on our disagreements.
God bless the great state of Louisiana.
The Deepwater Horizon oil spill was devastating to Louisiana's economy, environment, and way of life, but because of the resiliency of our people, we were determined to come back stronger than ever.
As the son of a retired emergency room nurse, I know how critical it is for a community to have access to immediate care.
I committed to the people of Louisiana that my administration would look like the state as a whole.
Jobs for America's Graduates is all about helping the most vulnerable and underserved youth succeed in school, on the job, and in college. This is not a partisan issue in any way.
Anytime the President of the United States, in either party, comes to your state, it is exciting.
I am looking forward to partnering with the federal government, as well as the business leaders in our state, to address the serious challenges we face. From a budget crisis to crumbling infrastructure, we will get the job done right.
It's unacceptable when a parent's hard work isn't enough to pay the bills or go to a doctor.
I am, first and foremost, a proud Louisianan.
My experience at West Point and my service as an army officer have molded the way I look at the world.
We talk a lot about our abundant natural resources, but we need to talk more about the most precious natural resource God has entrusted to us - our children.
Our job is not to retreat when times get tough. Our job is to solve the tough problems.
Complacency is not an option when so many of our citizens are struggling to make ends meet.
We have a reputation here in the Pelican State for daring to be different. We live in parishes, not counties. We spend our holidays throwing beads at people lining the street. We cook differently. We speak differently - we spell differently. There is no place in the country that compares to Louisiana.
It simply isn't possible to always do more with less, otherwise, one day, you could do everything with nothing. The world just doesn't work that way.
We've already seen too many of our young adults leave Louisiana for jobs and education in other states.
Under my administration, Louisiana veterans can rest assured that veterans matter personally to me.
As a pro-life legislator, I supported the effort in the Louisiana House of Representatives to improve access to quality health care for women by placing realistic regulations on clinics performing abortions.
In Louisiana, we are resilient, and we are determined to meet any challenge that comes our way.
This is reality - an unstable state budget will not only hurt children and working families in our state, it will devastate communities, businesses and local government as well.
For me 'right sizing' requires that we get both the spending and revenue right. Focusing on one without the other would be irresponsible.
We know that behind every budget number are real Louisiana citizens.
Louisiana and Belgium have a long and strong history of working together for more than 40 years.
I believe in giving every Louisianan the opportunity to be successful and to thrive in our state.
Our goal is to promote the opportunities we have right here in Louisiana.
I'm convinced that there is more that unites us than divides us, and by talking with one another, we can learn from one another.
In Louisiana, we are very familiar with the potential risks associated with offshore drilling and we have not forgotten the lessons learned from the 2010 Deepwater Horizon tragedy.
As a father, husband of a schoolteacher and governor of Louisiana, I am committed to improving education for all children in Louisiana.
I reject the notion that supporting our dedicated classroom teachers is at odds with improving the education our children receive.
Every school, including voucher and charter schools, must be held to strict accountability standards.
I remain committed to improving education in our state. The best way to fulfill this basic promise is a strong public educational system.
When our families do better, our state does better.
Helping folks who are working hard every day, but can barely make ends meet at the end of the month because their pay is so low, is something that we can absolutely change.
Families are the foundation of our communities. Investing in the success of Louisiana families means we're investing in our success as a state.
The BP oil spill nearly crippled our state and did damage to our coast and communities that will take years to rectify.
My administration and officials across the state will continue to work together to help every citizen in need.
My number one priority as governor is to ensure the safety and well-being of the people of our state.
As an attorney, judge, state representative, two-term Lieutenant Governor, and an athlete inducted into the LSU Athletic Hall of Fame as a member of the LSU Boxing Team, Bobby Freeman's passion for serving the people of Louisiana and his talent were on display in everything he did throughout his life.
Very few issues have the support of 90 percent of Louisiana, but the support for legislation granting equal pay for equal work crosses the political spectrum.
It is my obligation as the Governor of Louisiana to responsibly lead in developing and implementing best policies and practices across executive agencies so that state government operates in a manner worthy of the people of Louisiana.
Discrimination isn't welcome in Louisiana, but as is the case often, folks running for office seem to forget that we have an obligation to protect all of our citizens.
For years, I traveled the state to share my vision for a more prosperous Louisiana.
If a storm threatens Louisiana, it takes cooperation at each level of government to help protect the public.
I have seen the commitment of our state employees when it comes to doing the people's work. Every effort they make imparts our ability to provide for the health, safety and welfare of our citizens.
Public Service Recognition Week is a great way to spotlight the contributions state employees make in moving Louisiana forward.
Shipbuilding has been an important industry in Louisiana for generations, and the armed forces of the United States have long relied on the talents of Louisiana's shipyard workforce.
When we are talking about services that literally mean the difference between life or death and the future financial stability of our state, we should be working in a collaborative manner with a common goal - to make sure the people of Louisiana are cared for in the most efficient way possible.