Local lawmakers were present at the Tangipahoa Chamber of Commerce’s legislative luncheon to share some of their ideas for the upcoming legislative session.
Senator Patrick McMath said that he hopes to fast track a new interstate interchange and improvements to Fire Tower Road.
Representative Bill Wheat spoke about the new Tangipahoa-based senate district and reassured small business owners that the State’s unemployment fund will remain fiscally sound without a tax increase.
Larry Frieman, State Representative from District 74 laid out plans that include a second attempt to curb the governor’s authority to impose coronavirus restrictions.
Representative Nicholas Muscarello, Jr. said one of his bills for the upcoming session will make it harder to locate a casino in a parish that has already voted against gambling.
And Senator Beth Mizell revealed her plans for the upcoming session include a second attempt to pass a bill restricting women’s sports to athletes born female.
