Mandie in the hot seat talking with Travers Mackel, Rep Hilferty and Rep Willard about the upcoming 2021 Legislative Session
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“And we want to make sure that whatever ends up getting passed doesn’t hurt the average New Orleanian, you know, we have a lot of people who are living near or below the poverty line and we want to make sure those tax laws don’t hurt them,” Landry stated.
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The Democrat from New Orleans says the support for a raised wage is overwhelming now, but in the past, more money has been invested into businesses and not enough into workers.
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Landry chose to introduce the legislation because she admired the efforts of the non-profit Women with a Vision (WWAV), which just celebrated its 30th anniversary.
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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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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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Landry said to continue to be careful, get vaccinated and watch out for each other.
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The people of Louisiana have a right to know the details of this ugly scandal in the office charged with administering criminal justice across our state.
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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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“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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“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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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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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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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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Rep. Mandie Landry says it's time the 'world's oldest profession' goes legit in Louisiana
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“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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“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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Mandie speaks at the ribbon-cutting of a new neighborhood touchless market EZGo, opening in District 91.
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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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