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I firmly believe education is the best way to lift every child up, regardless of their economic situation or background. As a member of the House Education Committee, I worked in...

It was very refreshing to work in the Legislature when a bipartisan budget and reforms were negotiated. Many of you have likely heard me talk about my concerns with closed-door meetings...

I want to thank everyone who attended the town hall meeting on Feb. 18 in Covington with Sen. Joe Fain, Rep. Sullivan and me. We had a full house with close...

We are more than halfway through the 2012 legislative session, which is scheduled to adjourn on March 8. Up to this point, the majority party has not offered any solutions to...

As you know, the 2012 regular legislative session began Monday, Jan. 9. I have appreciated all the feedback you have offered me throughout the interim and during the December special session....

It’s been an incredibly busy few months with September sneaking up on me. I know many of you have children headed off to school this week after enjoying some nice weather...

Now that I am back in our communities full-time, I would like to share a little about what I have been doing as your citizen legislator and invite you to...

Now that the session has finally adjourned, I have put together this brief legislative update that I hope you find helpful and informative. Also below is information on the telephone town...

As you likely know, the majority party negotiations between the House and Senate stalled in the regular session, which adjourned April 22. The governor called the Legislature back for a 30-day...

This is my last email update for the regular 2011 legislative session, but as you know we are being called back for a special session to finish the state budget. Below...