Advocacy director: We can no longer kick the can down the road

Schools, state offices closing early due to weather
February 23, 2016
Nicholls’ financial chief resigns
February 25, 2016
Schools, state offices closing early due to weather
February 23, 2016
Nicholls’ financial chief resigns
February 25, 2016

Dear Editor,

After eight years of dishonesty and budget deficits, the recent address by Gov. John Bel Edwards to the state demonstrated refreshing transparency.


The next few weeks will require legislators and citizens to work together to address the fiscal crisis facing our state. We no longer have the option of kicking the can down the road. It’s going to take collaboration and hard work to save the critical lifesaving health care programs that serve the most vulnerable Louisianians.

We are prepared to advocate for Louisiana’s students and the families who utilize critical health care services. We hope the Legislature is prepared to make the tough decisions that will be necessary to prevent the devastating cuts that have been proposed.

Dylan Waguespack


Louisiana Progress Director of

Advocacy and Outreach