Misclassification of Employees Task Force disbands without finishing

Landry’s idea, however, has picked up bipartisan support since the October session. Rep. Neil Riser, R-Columbia, has pre-filed a bill that’s even stronger than what Landry proposed.

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Women Are Greatly Outnumbered On The Boards Of All Louisiana's Public University Systems

Landry said it’s important for higher education boards to have members with a diverse share of lived experiences so they can make sure students are having safer and better experiences on college campuses.

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Misclassification of Employees Task Force may need more time

The members of Louisiana’s Misclassification of Employees Task Force, who are researching employer payroll fraud, feel they will not be able to submit some proposed legislation in time for state lawmakers’ regular session beginning April 12.

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Lawmaker wants to decriminalize prostitution in Louisiana

“So, by removing the crime here, it would allow law enforcement and also people who work on the street to assist in reporting when there’s someone who’s working on the street who is underage or who might be there against their will,” said Landry.

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La. Lawmaker argues legalizing prostitution would make sex work safer

“Right now, people who are victims of trafficking or witness trafficking are afraid themselves to go to law enforcement because they might be arrested for it,” Landry said. “This would be a clear line between who is being trafficked and who is engaging in consensual sexual behavior.”

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Karen Carter Peterson isn't afraid of confrontation: 'Karen always punches up, never down'

State Rep. Mandie Landry, D-New Orleans, an ally, recalls a friend’s observation: “Karen always punches up, never down. And that’s an important distinction for those in power in this state.”

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Political Horizons: Goodbye to more mail ballots, if Louisiana GOP gets its way

On the other side, New Orleans Democratic Rep. Mandie Landry, who unsuccessfully pushed mail ballots in the past, said this year’s fiscal session, which limits lawmakers to five bills not dealing with taxes and spending, will limit some of the voting legislation being talked about by lawmakers.

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State Representative Mandie Landry Fights to Decriminalize Prostitution

Right on time for International Sex Workers’ Rights Day on March 3rd, New Orleans District 91 State Representative Mandie Landry has proposed a new bill decriminalizing prostitution in Louisiana.

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Why Bill Cassidy Broke With Senate Republicans and Backed Trump’s Trial

“He seems to be developing this moderate, deal-making persona,” said Mandie Landry, a state representative from Louisiana. “Kennedy has become so out there and embarrassing that it gives Cassidy some space, especially if he’s not running again.”

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'We've lost enough.' Edwards addresses Capitol chaos, security measures

“It was always a concern, but it never seemed to get to the level of worry before,” Landry said. “But now with what happened last week, at this point anything's on the table and I think we need to be prepared for the worst and hope for the best.”

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EZGo Market Ribbon Cutting on WVUE FOX 8 News

Mandie speaks at the ribbon-cutting of a new neighborhood touchless market EZGo, opening in District 91.

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La. House Democrats To Congress: Get Stimulus Done ASAP

The letter builds on October’s House Concurrent Resolution 30, authored by Rep. Mandie Landry (D-91), which urged Congress “to take such actions as are necessary to pass a stimulus plan that includes funds for unemployment, housing, local government, struggling businesses, education, and health care.” HCR30 passed by a bipartisan vote of 84-10 in the House and a unanimous 35-0 vote in the Senate.

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Judge sides with Gov. Edwards in battle with House GOP over COVID restrictions

Meanwhile, one woman was seen on camera lying in bed, hugging a stuffed animal, and there were other verbal disruptions at times.

“This hearing is so messy,” state Rep. Mandie Landry, D-New Orleans, tweeted as it progressed.

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Where y'at in the early voting line, New Orleans?

And while it’s not ideal that many of us have to vote in person in the middle of a global pandemic, we’re really getting a kick out of seeing your festive masks, including this one rocked by Rep. Mandie Landry.

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Governor: ‘You can get rid of the declaration, but you’re not going to get rid of the emergency’

According to a statement from State Rep. Mandie Landry, Democrat of New Orleans, “Emergency response experts have said that even a temporary cancellation of the governor’s emergency order would likely terminate all of Louisiana’s agreements with FEMA. We could lose billions in federal aid that provides medical services, COVID testing, food banks and so many other important items that we are depending on in this crisis.”

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