Grassroots Government - 5-18-20
SUMMARY
This week, Joe Mapes breaks down some bills that are moving through the state legislature in Louisiana, including a bill that will hopefully bring down the price of auto insurance across the state. He also updates us on the latest on the state's budget that now has around 2 weeks to be completed. Andy Brown updates us on work the Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation is doing to help poultry producers keep the lights on. He also explains the HEROES Act that's moving around in D.C. right now as well as the latest from the USDA's Coronavirus Food Assistance Program.
SHOW NOTES
Listen to Episode 1 where we discuss tort reform at length.
Latest from USDA about Coronavirus Food Assistance Program.
AFBF's update on the New Coronavirus Food Assistance Program.
To see the latest from American Farm Bureau Federation about COVID-19, visit this link.
To sign up for the Grassroots Government e-newsletter and Voter Voice, visit this link.
To become a member and have your voice heard, visit Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation here.
WHAT IS GRASSROOTS GOVERNMENT?
Each week, we'll break down politics at the state and national levels into the ways they affect farmers, ranchers and rural Louisiana. We'll also discuss how you can help change the discussion from the grassroots level wherever you are in the state.