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Budget and Tax Debate at Reagan Luncheon Tuesday

Capital Republican — Mon, 08 Jun 2015 13:28:58 +0000

Key Participants in Legislative Debate of State Budget and Taxes to Speak — As the Louisiana Legislature’s debate on the state budget and possible tax increases comes to a head, three key House members will discuss the state’s options this Tuesday, June 9 at the Ronald Reagan Newsmaker Luncheon.

Speakers will be Rep. Joel Robideaux, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee and author of the SAVE plan; Rep. Lance Harris, chairman of the Louisiana Republican Legislative Delegation, and Rep. Cameron Henry, who has obtained signatures of 85 House members pledging to override a possible gubernatorial veto of the state budget.

The event will be held at Café Américain, 7521 Jefferson Hwy. The reception begins at 11:30 a.m. and lunch at 12 noon.

Two Baton Rouge state senators who serve on the Senate Finance Committee — Sen. Dan Claitor and Sen. Bodi White — will come if their schedule permits, but as of now the Senate is supposed to work through lunch on Tuesday.

The current fiscal session of the Louisiana Legislature has been mired in a sometimes bitter debate over the budget and taxes. The session will adjourn Thursday.

The Ronald Reagan Newsmaker Luncheon, which is held on the second Tuesday of each month, is sponsored by the Republican Party of East Baton Rouge Parish.

The event is open to registered Republicans, invited guests, and members of the news media. The audience and the media will have the opportunity to ask questions of the legislators. Lunch is $17, payable to the restaurant, and is complimentary for members of the media.

For further information, go to www.CapitalRepublican.com or contact East Baton Rouge Parish Republican chairman Woody Jenkins at woodyjenkins@hotmail.com.

Photo: Rep. Joel Robideaux (R-Lafayette), chairman, House Ways and Means Committee, the tax writing committee

Ronald Reagan Newsmaker Luncheon on 2nd Tuesday

Capital Republican — Sun, 19 Jan 2014 08:08:32 +0000

BATON ROUGE — The Republican Party of East Baton Rouge Parish sponsors the Ronald Reagan Newsmaker Luncheon, which is held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at Café Américain, 7521 Jefferson Hwy. in Baton Rouge. The luncheon features high-profile newsmakers who address public issues from the philosophy of the late President Ronald Reagan.

The luncheon is open to registered Republicans, guests, and members of the media. The cost of lunch is $17, paid to the restaurant at the door. Members of the working media eat free. For updates on the current program, go to “Capital Republican” on Facebook.

For questions about the luncheon or to request a speaking time, email parish Republican chairman Woody Jenkins at woodyjenkins@hotmail.com.

The Nation Is Redder Than the Media Thinks

Capital Republican — Sun, 10 Nov 2013 22:37:18 +0000

JUST A REMINDER. The counties in RED voted for Romney over Obama in 2012. Do not be discouraged by the left-wing media, the liberal Democrats, or the RINO Republicans! You are not alone in your beliefs! (Does this post mean we think swamps and prairies should vote? No, but it is important to note that the people in the suburbs and rural areas of America are conservative, even in states such as California, Oregon, Washington, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois, Pennsylvania, and New York.)