“If they crash and burn on a couple of them, the momentum’s gone,” said state Rep. Mandie Landry, a New Orleans Democrat.
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In the liberal New Orleans district that Democrat Mandie Landry represents, much of the talk is about Louisiana's new abortion restrictions. She feels most GOP legislative candidates back exceptions for rape and incest and also a less restrictive framework for doctors. (Currently, doctors can face prison for providing abortions that are not justified under the law.)
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Lawmakers Rep. Aimee Freeman, who represents Uptown, Rep. Mandie Landry, who also represents Uptown, and Rep. Stephanie Hilferty told WDSU Investigates that they are concerned about the recent reports on Morris regarding the modified documents.
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“Just horrible how Democrats cannibalize each other instead of trying to build the party,” Landry said in a text message Wednesday.
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State Rep. Mandie Landry, D-New Orleans, also recently secured $650,000 from the state for the program, Howlette said.
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Previously, the Louisiana House of Representatives honored Juvenile with a resolution, sponsored by Rep. Mandie Landry, D-New Orleans, which commended him for his “musical and cultural contributions.”
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The White House on Wednesday and Thursday was hosting dozens of local and state officials from both red and blue states to discuss reproductive rights. Rep. Mandie Landry, D-New Orleans, an abortion rights supporter and former lawyer for clinics providing abortion and reproductive health services, was among 29 state lawmakers who took part.
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In a tweet, Landry said: "In 4 years of being a lege, I am the most proud of this bill. Gun rights are a divisive issue - but (the Legislature) just proved that we all agree on gun safety & responsible ownership."
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“We’re trashing an extremely large amount of oyster shells that can serve a secondary purpose,” said state Rep. Mandie Landry, D-New Orleans, who sponsored the measure under House Bill 255.
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“I’ve been working on this bill a long time,” Landry said. “Guns are the number-one killer of children nationwide and in Louisiana. If people are going to have guns, we should do all we can to encourage them to lock them up.”
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"A lot of the companies in our state that went bankrupt, it was because they were also writing in Florida, so we're all kind of tied together down here," said Landry.
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The bipartisan proposal sailed through the House of Representatives in May, passing by a vote of 100-0. That included all Republicans and staunch Second Amendment rights supporters in the lower chamber. Backing Rep. Landry’s bill was Republican Louisiana state Representative and House Majority Leader Blake Miguez.
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Juvenile was recently honored by the Louisiana House of Representatives. Rep. Mandie Landry, D-New Orleans, sponsored resolution No. 223, which commended the rapper for his “musical and cultural contributions.”
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House Bill 255, which creates a tax credit for restaurants that recycle oyster shells is sponsored by Rep. Mandie Landry of New Orleans.
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On the House floor Monday, Rep. Mandie Landry, a New Orleans Democrat and lawyer, said she thought the bill could violate the U.S. Constitution and raise freedom of speech protections or equal protection issues, should some parishes restrict access to more books than others.
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In a tweet, Landry said: "In 4 years of being a lege, I am the most proud of this bill. Gun rights are a divisive issue - but (the Legislature) just proved that we all agree on gun safety & responsible ownership."
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The legislation, sponsored by Rep. Mandie Landry of New Orleans, was strongly supported by the Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana, a nonprofit that operates the only large-scale shell recycling program in the state. The bill passed both the House and the Senate unopposed, with Senate approval coming on Sunday night. CRCL expects the bill to be signed into law by Gov. John Bel Edwards.
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A bill to incentivize Louisiana gun owners to buy safes, locks, and other gun safety tools and equipment is now awaiting action on the governor's desk. It's a measure that comes amid statewide concerns about gun-related accidents involving children.
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According to the LED’s report, about 78% of all movies filmed in Louisiana are shot in New Orleans, which is House Democrat Mandie Landry’s district.
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