2023 is an important election year for Louisiana. There will be open seats for four statewide elected positions, with the most notable being governor. This week, we begin bringing you interviews with the candidates running for governor. To kick the series off, TWILA's Avery Davidson sat down with retired Secretary of Transportation, Shawn Wilson.
Read MoreNew name, same content! This week, Andy and Joe join Avery and Karl in the studio to discuss how Louisiana Farm Bureau helped kill a bill that would harm the Louisiana dairy industry and some potential improvements to the way grain crops are graded at the elevators when they’re delivered to the market.
Read MoreThis week, Avery and Karl chat with LFBF Lobbyist, Joe Mapes, about a few bills Farm Bureau is keeping a close watch on at the state's capitol this legislative session. One issue Mapes is excited to see through the process is a bill to help beginning farmers get their Farmer's Card so they can purchase crucial inputs for their farm or ranch, just like every other farmer who has already filed taxes at least once as a farmer. Listen to this episode to learn more about that small distinction.
Read MoreOn this episode, the crew sits down with the Rep. Clay Schexnayder, the Speaker of the House in the Louisiana Legislature. They talk about the importance of the LSU AgCenter and protecting it in the state's budget, the ways lawmakers are hoping to attract new business and manufacturing to the state, and some other issues upcoming in the Legislature.
Read MoreThis week, we get back to politics to discuss all that's happening on the state and national scene -- specifically as it pertains to the redistricting process underway. The team also breaks down the upcoming legislative session in the state Capitol with a surplus of money and the many groups lobbying for a piece of that money. On the national side, Andy Brown catches us up on the Climate-Smart Agriculture and Forestry plan that's coming from the USDA. We also talk about ways that the grassroots of Farm Bureau can be and will need to be engaged in the legislative process this year.
Read MoreVeneeth Iyengar is the Executive Director for Broadband and Connectivity with Connect LA. He joins the chat to discuss all the efforts the state of Louisiana is working on to bring broadband internet to all of Louisiana's residents. Their focus is on three major areas: access, digital literacy, and affordability.
Read MoreVeneeth Iyengar is the Executive Director for Broadband and Connectivity with Connect LA. He joins the chat to discuss all the efforts the state of Louisiana is working on to bring broadband internet to all of Louisiana's residents. Their focus is on three major areas: access, understanding, and affordability.
Read MoreOn this episode, Louisiana Farm Bureau lobbyist Joe Mapes breaks down the Louisiana Legislative session and explains the bills and actions that will affect farmers and ranchers the most. Also, Andy Brown talks with Amelia Kent, a cattle producer, to discuss the disruptions to the beef markets over the past few years and what leaders on the national beef scene are doing to help farmers and ranchers get paid a fair price for their cattle.
Read MoreSolar energy is a big topic in the Louisiana legislature right now, as well as in the national discussion. Avery, Joe, and Andy break down the intricacies on the issue and explain why Louisiana Farm Bureau is so interested in how that discussion unfolds. They also discuss state tax reform, possible tax changes on the federal level, and the importance of grassroots membership getting involved in the legislative process by telling their stories.
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