This exchange is UNBELIEVABLE.
— Townhall.com (@townhallcom) April 26, 2023
KENNEDY: "If there were a bill that said that a woman has an unfettered right to abort an unborn baby for any reason up to the moment of birth, would you vote yes or would you vote no?"
DEM WITNESS: "I refuse to be shackled by your question!" pic.twitter.com/NAKH8rRbob
LOGA Responds to Louisiana's Class VI Primacy Application's Appearance in Federal Register
BATON ROUGE, LA (April 28, 2023) - Today, Louisiana’s Class VI primacy application has been noticed in the Federal Register. In response, LOGA President released the following statement of support:
“This is a great step towards giving Louisiana more oversight on permit approvals for CCUS projects. Far too often, we see these important projects stalled due to the slow grind of federal bureaucracy, while the operators wait in limbo.
Louisiana’s Department of Natural Resources and Office of Conservation know our state’s geology better than the federal government does. They have staff that’s better equipped to dedicate more hours to the approval process. LOGA is encouraged by today’s news, and look forward to the EPA’s swift action in granting Louisiana primacy.”
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Jeff Landry Anti-Crime Ad Drops in New Orleans
Crime in Louisiana is out of control. Baton Rouge, New Orleans, and Shreveport are three of the top ten most dangerous cities in the country. This is not a statistical hiccup. This is not a hangover from the pandemic. This is real violent crime that continues to plague our cities.
JEFF LANDRY'S PLAN TO FIX IT
Things will not get better until we have leaders who have the courage to stand up and make it a priority. As governor, Jeff Landry will prioritize safety in our communities and continue to be a leading voice on public safety in our state.
LANDRY: To Fix Your Country, Fix Your State
“We hold these truths to be self-evident.”
Those are the words memorably held by the Declaration of Independence. Within that document are ideas and concepts — truths — revolutionary at the time but believed to be self-evident: all men are created equated; we have certain unalienable Rights, including Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness; and we have the right to form our own government based on these truths. That is the basis of our social contract.
In its simplest form the U.S. Constitution itself is really a contract, with the two parties involved being the states and the citizens. This document ties the states and the people together, with the federal government being a byproduct of this union. Yet over time our focus — likely because of mass media and the mass production of ideas — has turned to federal issues.
Meanwhile, our social contract is under attack by those who declare that the very foundation of our union — self-evident truth — does not exist. Instead, they argue that everyone gets to live their own “truth.” And that shift in thinking is destroying the very fabric of our society.
Truth is not, and never has been, an individual idea. We don’t all get to live our own truth. There is just truth. And if we can’t agree on fundamental truths, we simply cannot have a civil society or maintain our social contract. That is why this assertion that there is no truth is so dangerous to our country and way of life. For example, believing biological men can be biological women doesn’t make it so. Ten years ago, that was universally accepted; now efforts are mounting to gaslight the American public into questioning this self-evident truth.
A similar pattern is happening across an array of nationwide issues: believing masks work doesn’t make it so; believing the air we exhale is poisonous to the planet doesn’t make it true; believing that our lives should be directed by government doesn’t make it legitimate. But this is the battleground for America’s soul, and it is being fought on the field of truth.
So, how do you fix your country when the very foundation on which it was built is being destroyed one distortion at a time? You have to remember that the contract is not between you and the federal government; the contract is between American citizens and the States. That is why, if you want to fix your country and restore our footing, you must focus on fixing your State. And as the States start pulling in the same direction, back towards our pursuits of Life, Liberty and Happiness, that will pull the country in that direction as well. If you pull your State towards Truth, the nation will follow.
That is why I encourage you to ask yourself: where do you see the country in 20 years? The answer is to determine where you want your State to be in that time. There is no better example of this theory in action than the COVID pandemic. When the federal government attempted to control State sovereignty and the sovereignty of the individual, the States that bucked those power grabs became safe havens for American citizens.
In Louisiana, as your Attorney General, I stood up for liberty when it wasn’t popular. I fought to open churches and salons, to allow our boys back onto the football fields, and to let each individual decide whether or not they would wear a mask or undergo a medical procedure. These fights were not politically convenient, but they were the right thing to do.
How do I know that? Because in this great American experiment, we have a clear roadmap for when we lose our way or times are dark, and that is the Constitution. And according to that contract, you do not live in a Brave New World in which you are meant to love your slavery and your prison. Instead, you are sovereign individual within a sovereign State in possession of inalienable Rights that must not be trampled upon.
To do this, we must turn our focus back to that contract, inspired by our Declaration against oppression, and once more feed our passion for our State to steer this nation back to truth. That is the path forward, and it’s one that anyone can take.
Jeff Landry
Louisiana Attorney General
LMOGA: Powering Louisiana's Parishes
In Louisiana, we are on the verge of a new golden age of energy production and all that comes with this—new jobs, more state revenue, and a stronger economy. To achieve this, it will take utilizing the latest technologies like carbon capture and storage (CCS), which allows us to produce more energy, support energy independence and reduce carbon dioxide emissions all at the same time.
CCS technology separates the CO2 emissions and then safely stores them deep underground. Learn more about this process with this video:
Carbon capture and sequestration is a safe and effective way to permanently store carbon dioxide emissions underground. The technology has been in use for more than 50 years, and there are approximately 30 permanent carbon capture projects in operation around the world.
Carbon capture technology is important to Louisiana’s future as an energy leader and strengthening America’s energy independence. In Louisiana carbon capture could retain more than 105,000 jobs, create up to 4,920 project jobs every year, and generate 2,500 ongoing operations jobs.
Learn More about Louisiana's Energy Future at: CaptureLACarbon.com
Sen. John Kennedy on Replacing Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Sen. John Kennedy explains replacing Sen. Dianne Feinstein as only he can.
Baton Rouge Hosts Chevron & Toyota For Renewable Gasoline Showcase
Baton Rouge played host to oil-giant Chevron's road trip across the U.S. Gulf Coast this week. The event was set up to showcase a new gasoline blend that they believe represents the future of fuel. In collaboration with Toyota, Chevron is participating in the Future Fuels Showcase, where they will fuel up a Toyota Tundra, RAV4, and Camry with a renewable gasoline blend to demonstrate its versatility in almost any gasoline-powered vehicle.
Renewable gasoline is made using agricultural biofuels such as ethanol and soybeans, as well as traditional petroleum products and other components derived from sources like used cooking oil. The result is a gasoline that closely resembles and performs like traditional gasoline, but with a significantly smaller carbon footprint.
The road trip stopped in Baton Rouge on Tuesday as they made their way across the Gulf. During the event, WAFB interviewed Chevron Corporate Affairs Manager Tyler Kruzich.
He explained " this is a fuel that can be used in the over 265 million gasoline-powered vehicles that are on the road in the United States today we think that within the next three to five years we may be able to bring it to commercial production and distribution of theUnited States there's no performance differentiation between our renewable gasoline blend and conventional gasoline"
Chevron is also touting this new blend of fuel as being 40% lower in carbon than traditional gasoline and made from over 50% renewable products.
As they continue the trip, Chevron representatives will engage with community leaders to discuss the advantages of lower carbon fuels, such as biofuels and renewable gasoline blends.
"Multiple solutions are needed to help lower the carbon intensity of the transportation sector," said Andy Walz, Chevron's President of Americas Products. "With over 265 million gasoline-powered vehicles on the road in the United States today, renewable gasoline blends have the potential to enable nearly all drivers to play a role in a lower carbon transportation future. We are thrilled to partner with Toyota to demonstrate lower carbon technologies that are compatible with internal combustion engines."
Chevron is already involved in the production and marketing of biodiesel, renewable diesel, and renewable natural gas, and is currently in the process of constructing hydrogen fueling infrastructure in California.
Landry Launches First TV Ad: “Enough is Enough”
Today, Jeff Landry released his first televised advertisement in his campaign for Governor of Louisiana. This is a multi-market ad buy that will begin in Baton Rouge. It highlights Louisiana’s top issue: crime. Louisiana is home to three of the top ten most dangerous cities in America. As a former police officer and sheriff’s deputy, Jeff Landry will be the law-and-order Governor Louisiana needs.
“When DA’s fail to prosecute, when judges fail to act, when police are handcuffed instead of the criminals, enough is enough,” says Landry. “We are going to hold everyone, and I mean everyone, accountable for violent crime.”
Again, this ad message is beginning in Baton Rouge but the campaign expects to spread the message across Louisiana.
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Sen. John Kennedy: Alvin Bragg is scared to come before Congress
Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., says Manhattan DA is worried he can't handle himself in front of tough congressional questions on 'The Story.'
Jeff Landry Addresses NRA 2023
Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry recently addressed the NRA at their annual meeting. The video of the speech can be seen below.
Landry Announces Over $8 Million Cash On Hand
Lafayette, La. —Today, Jeff Landry has announced that among the various committees that he raises money for—Landry for Louisiana, the Victory Fund of the Louisiana Republican Party, and Cajun PAC II—he has over $8 million cash on hand. In his campaign fund, Landry for Louisiana, he has $6 million cash on hand after having raised over $11 million cycle-to-date.
“I am extremely humbled by the outpouring of support from folks across our state,” said Jeff Landry. “With our campaign continuing to produce robust fundraising numbers every month, it’s clear that people are investing in who they believe will do the best job as Louisiana’s next Governor.”
Allen Police Jury offers support for carbon dioxide sequestration site
The Allen Parish Police Jury offered support Monday for the future development of a carbon dioxide sequestration site in the parish, but called for the state to amend a proposed bill to provide the parish with revenue from facilities located on private property. Occidental Petroleum plans to drill CO2 sequestration wells and store CO2 in underground storage facilities on a 27,000 acre site in the West Bay Wildlife Management area located between La. 26 and La. 112, northwest of Oberlin. The property is being leased from Hancock Forest Management.
Read more at: Allen Police Jury offers support for carbon dioxide sequestration site
A Prayer for Louisiana As We Begin the Spring 2023 Legislative Session
The below was sent by Jeff Landry for the start of the 2023 Louisiana legislative session:
Lord,
As we begin this new legislative session, we pray for guidance as lawmakers, representatives, and leaders.
There are many obstacles upon our path — as our State’s sovereignty is threatened by unjust laws, our voices are suppressed, our cities ravaged by violence and crime, and our children tempted to trade their innocence for a difficult life path.
We know that these are challenges that we can only overcome by joining together, Parish by Parish, to rebuild and restore our communities, which will help us revive our State. With Your guidance, may we weave a deeper understanding of these problems and receive clarity about the solutions we need.
Lord, please grant us the wisdom of discernment and fine-tune our instincts for truth. Please give us the courage to do what we know to be right, and the strength to weather the consequent storm. Please help us all commit to the betterment of our State through our decisions and with our actions, while showing respect for our differences of opinion and the sovereignty of each individual.
Please help us persevere as we make Louisiana a safer and more prosperous place for our children, families, builders, workers, and creators. Help us connect our children with a love of learning so that they might pursue dreams of a fulfilling career, while protecting their innocence from selfish motives.
Please grant us the ability to listen to our intuition rather than our egos, to reflect upon and honor our gifts, and to work with our innate humanity so that we might become the best that we can imagine. Through this, please bring us justice in the court system, fair laws within the Legislature, peace within our communities, and deep love for each other.
While we know the prayers of our mothers and grandmothers are still protecting us, we pray that you help us live by their example and create a better future for us all. This is our year to change our course, and we pray that we are able to seize the moment and not let this beautiful opportunity pass us by.
In Your Name we pray,
Amen
Weaponizing The Justice System w/ Congressman Mike Johnson
Mike Johnson joins Moon Griffon to discuss the indictment of President Donald Trump as well as the other tools the Democrats are using to weaponize justice.
Family Statement on the Passing of LOGA Founder Don Briggs
"On behalf of the entire Briggs Family, I would like to thank everyone for the outpouring of prayers, love and support we’ve received in response to the loss of our father and friend, Don Briggs. He passed away in his home in Lafayette, LA, this morning."
"Don was a man of deep faith who left an indelible mark on everyone he encountered. His faith and passion for Louisiana drove him to a life of service that spanned more than 30 years and had a positive impact on the lives of millions. While his passing is a loss, his remarkable life and service to the community will be celebrated and remembered in our hearts forever."
"The family is not receiving visitors or meals at this time, but we continue to welcome your prayers and support. As soon as funeral arrangements are made, we will make the information available. In the meantime, any other condolences or inquires can be sent to giffordb@mac.com."
Editor's Note: To learn more about Don Briggs' life and accomplishments, visit: https://www.loga.la/our-team#:~:text=Don%20Briggs&text=Don%20is%20a%20native%20of,ever%20since%20%E2%80%93%20over%2045%20years.
LOGA Founder Don Briggs Passes Away at Age 82
BATON ROUGE, LA (April 3, 2023) - The Louisiana Oil & Gas Association is heartbroken to announce that LOGA Founder and President-Emeritus Don Briggs passed away at his home in Lafayette, Louisiana on Monday, April 3, 2023. He was 82 years old.
LOGA President Mike Moncla issued the following statement:
“Louisiana has lost a giant. Don Briggs was a titan in Louisiana’s oil and gas industry for over 50 years. Aside from starting LOGA from the ground up, Don was a dedicated father, a devoted husband, and a fierce friend to so many. Our hearts are broken, but we are comforted by the fact that Don is strolling down the streets of gold in Heaven with Jesus today. We wish to extend the Briggs family our most heartfelt condolences.”
LAGOP: President Trump Has Been Indicted In Manhattan On A False Charge!
BATON ROUGE, LA— President Donald J. Trump has been indicted by a Manhattan grand jury convened by the corrupt and biased far-left District Attorney Alvin Bragg. Recall that if elected, he would "...get Trump."
What's more, to create a charge on which President Trump could be indicted, Mr. Bragg had to resort to a chain of absurd legal theories which will not hold for a moment in any unbiased court. What we are witnessing is the weaponization of America's once great system of justice, which today suffered a severe blow.
The issues presented by the prosecution should not be political in nature. They should not pit Republicans against Democrats. No, these issues are far more fundamental than that. What is before us now is the question of whether our system of justice will remain impartial or whether it will sink to the level of the many corrupt and tyrannical regimes where the life and property of every man and woman are subject to the whims of despots and ruthless ideologues.
The deliberate targeting of political opponents by progressive, leftist prosecutors is an affront to every American. This is prosecutorial misconduct in its vilest form, and it is a disgrace to our country which cannot be allowed to stand. Mr. Bragg is the one who should be prosecuted, not President Trump!
CANDIDATES FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL TO SPEAK AT RONALD REAGAN NEWSMAKER LUNCHEON THURSDAY, MARCH 30
CANDIDATES FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL TO SPEAK AT RONALD REAGAN NEWSMAKER LUNCHEON THURSDAY, MARCH 30 — The three Republican candidates for Attorney General in this fall’s election will speak at a special meeting of the Ronald Reagan Newsmaker Luncheon at 12 noon Thursday, March 30, 2023, at Café Américain, 7521 Jefferson Hwy. in Baton Rouge.
Louisiana Solicitor General Liz Murrill, Baton Rouge attorney Marty Maley, and Rep. John Stefanski of Crowley will address Capital area Republican leaders and answer their questions.
The primary election for Governor, Attorney General, other statewide offices, the legislature, and parishwide officials is set for Saturday, Oct. 14. The Reagan luncheon is sponsored by the Republican Party of East Baton Rouge Parish, which is expected to make an endorsement in the Attorney General’s race soon. The parish chairman is former Rep. Woody Jenkins. The meeting is open to the public, and reservations are not necessary. Lunch is $25 payable to the restaurant at the door and is complimentary for members of the working media.
Liz Murrill is Louisiana’s first Solicitor General. A native of Lafayette, she has been married more than 30 years and has four sons. She has practiced law for more than 30 years and has argued five cases before the U.S. Supreme Court defending the people of Louisiana. She has handled a total of more than 200 cases before the Supreme Court, where she has a 98 percent success rate. She is pro-life and winner of the Louisiana Right to Life Leadership for Life Award. She has defended Louisiana’s pro-life laws before the U.S. Supreme Court. She is pro-Second Amendment and has a lifetime concealed carry permit. She has filed multiple briefs supporting the Second Amendment before the Supreme Court. She received her law degree from LSU where she was Editor in Chief of the Louisiana Law Review. She also earned a Master of Laws degree from Pepperdine Law School.
Martin K. Maley, Sr. prosecuted criminals and has been practicing law in Louisiana for over 32 years. He earned his Juris Doctor degree in law from Southern University Law Center in 1991 and began working as a Staff Attorney at the Louisiana District Attorneys Association. For 17 years, his duties as a Staff Attorney took on various roles: drug prosecution, civil drug asset forfeiture, white collar crime, DWI prosecution, training law enforcement at all levels, legislative support services, and general counsel and research services to the district attorneys and assistant district attorneys across the state. Formerly, he was a felony trial prosecutor in the 18th Judicial District, handling all types of serious felony matters. He served in that role for 11 years. Marty Maley has been a civil trial attorney since 1991 and owns and operates a civil law firm with offices in Baton Rouge, Port Allen, and Napoleonville.
John Stefanski is an attorney who received his law degree from Loyola in New Orleans. He has served as a Republican member of the Louisiana House of Representatives since 2018 and serves as chairman of the House and Governmental Affairs Committee. In that capacity, he was instrumental in the reapportionment of Louisiana’s Congressional seats. He says he will fight crime and defend Louisiana families from federal and state overreach and corrupt politicians. He has represented the Acadia Parish Sheriff’s office, Assessor’s office, and Clerk’s office as their attorney. In the upcoming legislative session, he plans to author tough legislation to update Louisiana law to take violent criminals and Fentanyl off the streets.
The Ronald Reagan Newsmaker Luncheon is normally held at 12 noon on the second Tuesday of the month at Café Américain. For further information, email WoodyJenkins2020@hotmail.com.
PHOTOS (left to right): Attorney Marty Maley, Rep. John Stefanski, and Solicitor General Liz Murrill
WATCH: Sen. Kennedy Wrecks Janet Yellen, WH During Grilling on US Economy
Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA) asked Yellen whether it was true that Joe Biden’s budget proposes $4.7 trillion in new taxes.
Yellen looked embarrassed — as she should be — and Kennedy had to push her a little to answer, but she acknowledges yes, it was something like that number. Anyone who thinks they intend to get this amount in taxes just by going after the folks over $400,000 hasn’t been paying attention.
Read more: WATCH: Sen. Kennedy Wrecks Janet Yellen, WH During Grilling on US Economy
LA Policy Review: Medicare Advantage is the GOOD Policy Our Seniors Deserve
Good policy is a measure that serves the needs of a large group of individuals. Here in Louisiana, nearly 460,000 individuals—over half the state’s Medicare eligible population—join over 30 million people around the country in enjoying Medicare Advantage. With 95% of seniors satisfied with their coverage, Medicare Advantage is the good policy they are looking for to access quality and affordable health care. That is why we at the Louisiana Policy Review are proud supporters of the program.
Medicare Advantage is a health care option for Americans 65 and older who are looking for more options in their health care. Medicare Advantage offers the same coverage as original Medicare, along with a series of additional benefits that provide enrollees with a more comprehensive experience. For many seniors, that includes expanded prescription drug coverage and a cap on out-of-pocket expenses. Benefits also include coverage for vision, dental, and hearing. This allows enrollees to enjoy a well-rounded approach to their health care.
An important aspect of Medicare Advantage plans is preventative care. Seniors enjoy this focus because it keeps them out of the hospital and at home with their families, living life the way that they want. Whether it is a preventative test or screening, Medicare Advantage plans are designed to keep seniors healthy and happy.
For people who live in rural areas, like certain populations in Louisiana, Medicare Advantage has a significant impact on their ability to receive high quality care. By providing choice in health care, Medicare Advantage supports rural health centers. More than 4 million rural Americans receive their health care coverage through Medicare Advantage and enjoy services such as telehealth.
The impact of Medicare Advantage is undeniable. However, in their recent advance rate notice, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed cutting funds for the program. The Biden Administration must do the right thing and reconsider these changes. The health care of our seniors is too important to risk.
