More of JBE Screwing over Louisiana

Louisiana industries could be charged major new taxes or fees based on their annual emissions of greenhouse gases, and be required to convince a panel of state agencies that they will comply with new emission reductions before getting permits for new or expanded facilities.

Those are two of the major proposals included in a list of ways the state hopes to achieve “industrial decarbonization” — the removal of carbon dioxide and gases like methane and nitrogen oxide from emissions by heavy industry — as part of Gov. John Bel Edwards’ plan to reach “net zero” state carbon emissions by 2050.

Read more: Industrial 'decarbonization' will require putting a price on carbon emissions, combined with mandatory carbon reductions

Sometimes The Truth Just Slips Out

Hypocrisy on full display here……………

Caught on Video: @RashidaTlaib Admits She Only Wears Mask for Cameras

"I'm just wearing it because I've got a Republican tracker here"

Via @CAndersonMOhttps://t.co/AXLSdZB7SE pic.twitter.com/OlktNkZjzM

— Washington Free Beacon (@FreeBeacon) October 6, 2021

Look What Y'all Governor is Doing Now............

Tell me you’re taking a crap on the oil and gas industry without telling me you’re taking a crap on the oil and gas industry.

LAGOP Supports Superintendent Cade Brumley's Policy Shift Providing Parents a Local Option

BATON ROUGE- Louisiana Superintendent of Education Cade Brumley issued new guidance last week which allows school districts to notify parents that their child has been in close contact with someone who has tested positive for Covid-19. His guidance lets parents decide whether to send their children back to school or not. Current guidelines require students to quarantine after being in close contact with someone who has tested positive for Covid-19.

The LAGOP commends Superintendent Brumley for providing parents with a local option to determine their children's education. Louisiana has lived under one-man rule by Governor Edwards for the past nineteen months, and it is nineteen months past due that parents be included in the conversation.

Article 101 of the Louisiana Constitution clearly provides that "Parents have the paramount right to raise their children in accordance with their own values and traditions; that the parents should make the decisions."

"What we are trying to do is employ a common sense approach that returns control to the local community and allows them to make decisions in the best interest of their kids," Brumley said.

Louisiana is now among states with the lowest per capita rate of new cases, according to data from the Center for Disease Control. Governor Edwards and President Biden's policy guidelines are damaging our children's education and harming their future. The LAGOP fully supports Superintendent Brumley in allowing this local option.

SCALISE STATEMENT ON RESCHEDULING OF ILLEGALLY CANCELED GULF OF MEXICO LEASE SALE

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“I’m happy to see this Administration come to grips with the reality that they don’t have the authority to ban oil and gas leasing in the Gulf of Mexico, and I thank Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry for filing the lawsuit that ultimately led to this illegal ban being overruled. This lease sale will bring critical dollars to Louisiana for coastal restoration and flood protection. The Biden Administration needs to abandon the radical Green New Deal and recognize that the vast majority of American families support an all-of-the-above energy strategy that promotes responsible energy exploration and development focused on lower costs and more energy security.”

Read more: SCALISE STATEMENT ON RESCHEDULING OF ILLEGALLY CANCELED GULF OF MEXICO LEASE SALE

LOGA Releases Statement on Lease Sale Announcement

BATON ROUGE, LA (September 30th, 2021) – In compliance with the June 15th U.S. District Court ruling, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has announced they will hold Lease Sale 257 on Wednesday, November 17th, 2021. The Biden administration had previously banned new federal leasing for drilling early in his presidency and is currently engaged in legal proceedings to resume the moratorium.

In response to this announcement, Louisiana Oil & Gas President Mike Moncla released a statement earlier this afternoon:

"The Louisiana Oil & Gas Association supports the decision by the Department of the Interior to resume federal leasing for drilling. Gulf of Mexico energy production provides hundreds of thousands of jobs for Louisiana and other Gulf economies, not to mention millions of dollars of investment for coastal restoration.

Since Day One in office, the White House energy policy has hurt the American economy and has forced the nation at the mercy of OPEC+ and other foreign institutions, compromising both environmental sustainability and our national security.

While this lease sale announcement is a step in the right direction, we must acknowledge the damage President Biden and the rest of the Washington Democratic establishment is doing to the energy sector with its misguided policies that ultimately hurt the needs of the American people.

The oil and gas industry of Louisiana stands ready to meet the demands of a post-COVID society and provide an affordable, reliable, and abundant source of energy to fuel this nation's economic resurgence.

We call on President Biden and all public officials to work with the industry to bring the United States back to energy independence and create reasonable standards that do not comprise our country's prosperity."

AG Landry calls on Gov. Edwards, President Biden, for emergency housing in coastal parishes

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“As the leader of the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness,” General Landry wrote. “I urge you to make this an immediate priority. I also urge you to put immediate pressure on the White House and FEMA to get temporary housing units into these impacted Parishes now, rather than weeks from now.”

Read more: AG Landry calls on Gov. Edwards, President Biden, for emergency housing in coastal parishes

HIGGINS: HOLDING GENERAL MILLEY TO ACCOUNT

Rep. Clay Higgins recently shared information regarding a demand for an investigation into General Mark Milley’s actions just days before the Biden administration came into office.

Investigation. Evidence. Court Martial. In that order. I joined with my colleagues on the House Freedom Caucus demanding a formal investigation into General Mark Milley’s reported actions to undermine the Constitutional authority of the President of the United States. Aligning himself with Speaker Pelosi and the Chinese Communist Party. General Milley should resign immediately and, if the allegations against him ultimately prove to be true… he should face Court Martial for seditious acts and treason. Read our letter demanding a formal investigation here.

Iberia Parish Council passes resolution in support of resuming federal oil & gas leases

“”In Iberia Parish, the oil and gas industry was the number one revenue generator. It has been for decades,” said M. Larry Richard, president of Iberia Parish. “It’s a big deal for the parish, and it still is, if we can get it back.”

Read more: Iberia Parish Council passes resolution in support of resuming federal oil & gas leases

Sen. John Kennedy Scolds Judicial Nominee for U.S. 9th Circuit

Watch Sen. John Kennedy Tear Into a Judicial Nominee for the 9th Circuit

LOGA Releases Statement on Hewitt v. Helix Energy Solutions Decision

BATON ROUGE, LA (September 20th, 2021) – A recent decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit in Hewitt v Helix Energy Solutions Group Inc. deemed a highly compensated employee eligible for overtime payments. The ruling not only goes against historical practice but was also directly contrary to decisions rendered by the federal First and Second Circuit courts when confronted with facts similar to this particular case.

After the decision was released, Louisiana Oil & Gas Association President Mike Moncla issued the following statement:

“The Louisiana Oil & Gas Association understands the importance of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and its impact on wage earners. However, this law was written in the spirit to protect lower-income employees, not highly compensated employees earning upwards of $200,000 like in this case. These are the kinds of lawsuits that continue to chase investment out of Louisiana and punish employers that furnish high-paying jobs. We hope this case will proceed to the United States Supreme Court for reversal. We also believe that Congress should address this through legislation. Some provisions of the FLSA are clearly out of touch with the oil and gas industry. Other occupations such as firefighters and police officers have been given special overtime considerations within the FLSA guidelines. The industry should be provided similar exemptions given the unique scheduling and unpredictable nature of oil and gas work.”

Congress is about to legislate a future without new medicines. We have a better plan

People who understand where medicines come from are sounding the alarm. In the largest grassroots effort in the history of the drug industry, we — alongside hundreds of biotech entrepreneurs, academic luminaries, patient advocates, and prominent investors — sent a letter to Congress explaining the drastic consequences of redefining the word “negotiation.” Others continue to add their names. The signers collectively represent nearly $187 billion in science-focused capital, 21,000 Americans employed in life sciences, and hundreds of drug candidates in clinical trials. We are motivated by a concern that Congress is about to extinguish the fight against disease and suffering that our community has dedicated itself to for decades.

Read more: Congress is about to legislate a future without new medicines. We have a better plan

CHEVRON COMMITS $3 MILLION TO SUPPORT HURRICANE IDA RELIEF AND RECOVERY EFFORTS

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“As a major employer and longtime partner in several Gulf Coast communities, Chevron is fully committed to helping the region recover from the impacts of Hurricane Ida,” said Brad Middleton, Vice President of Chevron North America Exploration and Production Company’s Gulf of Mexico Business Unit, which is headquartered in Covington, La. “We understand that these resources are vital to support the response and recovery of our communities. There is significant recovery work to be done, and Chevron stands by our fellow Louisiana residents through this difficult time.”

Read more: CHEVRON COMMITS $3 MILLION TO SUPPORT HURRICANE IDA RELIEF AND RECOVERY EFFORTS

Missions Trip For Hurricane Ida Relief

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Our friends from the New Iberia area are putting together a crew to head to Houma this weekend to cook a hot meal for those that were affected by Ida. Right now, they’re surviving on bare basics for food, some still without water and most without power for another few weeks.

I’m providing a link to my Venmo in the event anyone would like to help out financially. If you haven’t seen the devastation from the storm, those photos only show a glimpse of what it looks like in person.

These good people don’t need a hand out. They need a hand up and we are doing that for them.

The cooking and serving location will be Houma First United Methodist Church. The following weekend, we are planning a trip to Galiano to help there. Future trips are also planned down the bayou

Will you help us?

Any amount is greatly appreciated.

Donations can be made here.

Thanks!!!

Chris Gary

GRAVES: Immediate Assistance Needed for Fuel Shortages

Congressman Garrett Graves issued the below letter to the Biden administration regarding fuel shortages in Louisiana, post Hurricane Ida:

AG LANDRY: The People of Louisiana Are Resilient!!!!

Hurricane Ida was brutally destructive. From Galliano to Bogalusa, LaPlace to Hammond, and everywhere in between - our neighbors have been devastated. Many are in need of shelter, water, power, and more - especially prayers.

My office and I have begun working with local officials to help how we can. This will be a long process. It is my hope that the federal government will assist our hurricane victims - those from Ida this week and Laura from last year as well.

I just got back from down the bayou. Lafourche and Terrebonne officials are working hard to search for those in need and to clear the roads.

For those who want to return from evacuation or those who want to help their loved ones there, now is NOT the time to go. Monitor local media and social media for the green light.

The people of Louisiana are resilient; we always have been. Together, we will get through this.

Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin Decides Not to Pursue Emergency Elections Plan

BATON ROUGE, La.— The office of the Louisiana Secretary of State announced today that it will not pursue another Emergency Elections Plan for the October 9, 2021 and November 13, 2021 elections.

“In reviewing the upcoming election cycle it became clear that one of the most important factors in reaching this decision was the widespread availability of vaccines and Louisiana’s overall vaccination rate, which are both increasing daily. As such, we have no intent to issue an Emergency Elections Plan (EEP) at this time,” said Secretary Ardoin. “We have administered seven different election days since the start of COVID, including the 2020 Presidential election. Last November, 70% of all registered voters—more than 2.1 million Louisianians— made their voices heard through early voting, absentee voting, or election day voting. Over 1.9 million of those voters chose to vote in-person, a time-honored tradition in Louisiana.”

Election Worker Safety - Because of our extensive experience with past elections since the beginning of the pandemic, we are fully equipped with the appropriate PPE and sanitation standards for our election workers. These experiences have resulted in well-established protocols to administer the October and November elections, including social distancing and sanitizing voting equipment.

Health Preparations - The Louisiana Secretary of State’s office has conducted elections large and small throughout the entirety of COVID-19 and even amidst the lockdown period. Given the lessons learned in the seven elections we’ve conducted since the onset of COVID in Louisiana, we believe that we have taken appropriate steps to effectively and safely conduct these elections based on the projected turnout.

Facility Occupancy Limits - While the Governor has reinstated mask requirements, currently there are no statewide mandated occupancy limits in place in Louisiana which would impact capacity at voting precincts or early voting centers.

Early Voting - We will not be expanding early voting, as our local election administration partners, the parish Clerks and Registrars of Voters have experienced difficulty retaining commissioners and staff as a result of extended hours and days. Also, adding additional days retroactively impacts the election calendar by shortening the time between elections and brings significant costs to the process.

Absentee Voting - Our records reflect that the November 2020 presidential election, which featured a 70% overall turnout, only 3% of absentee voters used this exception. As a percentage of the total vote, the COVID exception represented only 3/10 of 1% of the voting population. The upcoming elections are projected to have a significantly smaller turnout, inclusive of the competitive municipal elections in Orleans Parish as a portion of the statewide turnout.

Legislative Intent - The option to enact Emergency Election Plans were always designed to be a temporary cure for extraordinary, but short-term obstacles. During the recently ended Legislative Session, the Louisiana Legislature did not see fit to take up additional measures or offer changes to our authority relative to absentee voting or the Emergency Elections Plan process.

Orleans Parish Elections - We are heartened by the statistics indicating that by the end of this week, four out of five adults in Orleans Parish will have received at least one vaccine dose.

Democrats’ Majority At Risk If Biden Goes Down Wrong Path On Drug Pricing

Looking forward to the 2022 midterms, the Democrats face an uphill battle.

Not only do the Republicans only need to flip five seats to take back the House of Representatives, but the latest generic ballot polling from NBC News/Wall Street Journal indicates that the Democrats hold only a one-point lead nationwide, clearly within the margin of error and presumably favoring Republicans in many swing districts.

Further, redistricting has the likelihood to give Republicans an even better advantage.

Read more: Democrats’ Majority At Risk If Biden Goes Down Wrong Path On Drug Pricing

A Day of Prayer for the People of Afghanistan

From the desk of Franklin Graham...

Thousands of people are desperately trying to escape from Afghanistan after the country's fall to the Taliban. 

With the Taliban blocking access to the airport and all exit routes, this is a life or death situation for Christians and other religious minorities, and all those who worked with or for America over the past two decades. 

These Islamic extremists, who have taken Afghanistan by force, have a history of brutality, including beheadings and public executions. Time is short and the need is urgent, and this is why I am calling for a day of prayer on Sunday, August 22. 

With the Taliban blocking access to the airport and all exit routes, this is a life-or-death situation for Christians and other religious minorities, and all those who worked with or for America over the past two decades. There is no hope for these people to get out safely—apart from a miracle from the hand of God—and that's what we need to pray for.

It is a difficult and tragic situation. Will you please join me in praying for God to intervene in a mighty way?

Sincerely,

Franklin Graham 

CROUERE: There is Something Wrong with President Joe Biden

Americans Want to Know the Mental State of President Joe Biden. A Lost and Confused Joe Biden is a Danger as President ! Do you thing he is Mentally Competent Enough to be President? Biden is a Puppet and Not in Charge of his Administration. Americans Must Know if their President is Mentally Capable.

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