Recreation Board Openings, School Board Election Qualification Information & More

April 09, 2018

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Agenda for Wednesday,

April 11th Meeting

Agenda for Tuesday,

April 10th Meeting

School Board Qualification & Election Information

Elections will be held for the Terrebonne Parish School Board on November 6, 2018 with a run-off date of December 8, 2018 if needed.
For those interested in running for the TPSD School Board, qualifying dates are July 18 - July 20 . Click below for a list of qualifications and election information.

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Bill Cassidy: Safer Families - Healthier Communities

Following discussions with Louisiana officials and local law enforcement this week, U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), is asking the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) to assess the federal government's efforts to combat gang activity and violence in light of the ongoing opioid epidemic.

"With an opioid epidemic gripping our nation, we must do all we can to crack down on the gangs contributing to the crisis," states Dr. Cassidy's letter to GAO Comptroller General Gene Dodaro. "A 2009 GAO report found that the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security could better coordinate their efforts to combat criminal activity from domestic gangs and measure the effectiveness of such efforts. The GAO recommended some improvements that have not been implemented and may need to be reexamined."

To read more and the full text of Cassidy's letter here.

The Scalise Capitol Report

Secured $1.2 Billion for Flood Control

This past week I was able to help secure $1.2 billion for flood control and disaster recovery projects. As Majority Whip, I'm proud to have led the effort in Congress to pass the bill that provided these funds to protect families and communities in Louisiana against future storms and to help Louisiana continue rebuilding after the 2016 floods. I will continue working to secure funding for critical hurricane protection and coastal restoration projects so that families and businesses in South Louisiana can be protected against hurricanes, flood events and storms.

Read more about Offshore Energy Tour, Louisiana Wins

with Tax Reform, and Strengthening our Board Security

with the National Guard here.

This Week Around Louisiana

provided by the Chesapeake Group

Week Ending March 30, 2018 The links below are a few of the other highlights in news from around Louisiana.	Week Ending April 6, 2018 The links below are a few of the other highlights in news from around Louisiana.
La Legislature gets off to a rocky start in regular session BY ELIZABETH CRISP \| The Advocate	Stalled casino bill a message from caucus BY TYLER BRIDGES \| The Advocat e
ALFORD: Election trends: Candidates drop labels, voters drop out March 27, 2018 By Jeremy Alford	ALFORD: What's up with the Louisiana Senate? April 3, 2018 By Jeremy Alford
Senate panel rejects nursing home bill BY REBEKAH ALLEN \| The Advocate	State lawmakers looking for answers to teacher shortage BY WILL SENTELL \| The Advocate
Edwards: Use surplus for construction BY ELIZABETH CRISP\| The Advocate	River pilots in dispute with industry over fees BY SAM KARLIN \| The Advocate
CONGRESS SENDS DOLLARS TO FIGHT TO SAVE DYING COASTAL CANE BY BRYN STOLE	Governor accused of reversal on nursing homes BY REBEKAH ALLEN \| The Advocate
Momentum building to rewrite La. constitution MELINDA DESLATTE \| The Associated Press	State's strict licensing standards targeted MELINDA DESLATTE \| The Associated Press
Legislature losing its decorum Jim Beam	50 years at state Legislature Jim Beam
Hunting, fishing license hike goes to House BY KATIE GAGLIANO	'We're not trying to take your guns' By Greg Hilburn\| USA TODAY NETWORK
La House kills legislation that was touted as preventing serial sexual harassment By Julia O'Donoghue \| NOLA.com \| The Times-Picayune	Annual coastal plan gains first legislative approval By Mark Schleifstein NOLA.com \| The Times-Picayune

Board Openings for Recreation Districts

The boards for Recreation

District 2-3 and Recreation District 11 have vacancies.

Board Application

The Terrebonne Parish Council is seeking individuals to serve on the boards for Recreation Districts 2-3 and 11.

Anyone interested in serving or nominating an individual to serve on these boards should fill out the application and contact the Council Clerk's Office (985) 873-6519 or vchauvin@tpcg.org

Regular Session Updates &

This Week Around Louisiana

The Chesapeake Group is hired by the

Houma-Terrebonne Chamber of Commerce to lobby

in Baton Rouge on behalf of the business community

in our region

2018 Louisiana Regular Legislative

Session Weekly Report

Click here for our lobbyist's week 3 report

Click here for our lobbyist's week 4 report

Stand With Louisiana Oil & Natural Gas on April 24 - RSVP Today for Industry Day

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This year, Louisiana Oil and Natural Gas Industry Day will have some new and exciting components including STEM education modules, virtual reality booths and an opportunity to learn more about the industry's investment in protecting our coast.

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