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Increase the Minimum Wage Louisiana has never set its own minimum wage. Workers are stuck at $7.25 an hour, the same as in 2009. Most families in District 4 don’t earn enough to cover basic needs.A living wage in Shreveport-Bossier is over $15 an hour for a single adult and over $30 an hour for a parent with one child. Many full-time workers live in poverty despite working hard every day.We can do better. The Raise the Wage Act of 2025 would raise the minimum to $17 by 2030, but that is not enough. Workers deserve a wage that rises with inflation each year, so no one has to struggle to survive.Source: Census Reporter

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Protect the Right to Unionize Unions help workers get fair pay, benefits, and safe workplaces. When union membership was at its peak in America, we saw growth, prosperity, and stronger communities. Strong unions give workers a real voice.Unions let workers negotiate openly, instead of leaving decisions about wages, hours, and safety to corporations behind closed doors. This puts power in the hands of the people who actually make the economy run.Louisiana laws have long been stacked against workers. Wages are too low, hours are cut, benefits are stripped. Leaders who put corporations first instead of workers have let this continue for too long.It doesn’t have to stay this way. Together, we can protect union rights, strengthen worker protections, and make work fair, safe, and dignified for everyone.Source: Congress

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The system encourages wage theft and unequal pay. Women and people of color are affected the most, often facing harassment and exploitation. Too many politicians have ignored these problems, leaving workers to struggle for fairness. In a district where a third of the population is African American and half are women, we must ensure a living wage for all workers.

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Enact Medicare for All The U.S. is the only wealthy country that does not guarantee health coverage. Millions go without insurance, even though the U.S. spends more on healthcare than any other nation. Too many people pay high bills and get worse care than they deserve.It is time for change. Medicare for All ensures everyone can see a doctor, get medicine, and stay healthy without going into debt or skipping care. Healthcare should depend on need, not income. Sources: The Commonwealth Fund and United States Census Bureau

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Federal cuts could remove millions from coverage, force states to reduce services, and lead to hospital closures and layoffs. These cuts would hurt families, workers, and communities across Louisiana.

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Even one closure can leave an entire parish without a medical center or emergency room. That means people could die from treatable emergencies because care is too far away. We must act to keep hospitals open and protect families in every community.

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The current FMLA doesn’t guarantee paid leave, leaving families struggling. We support fair minimum standards for parental leave for both parents, plus flexible schedules. Under this plan, mothers would get at least 14 weeks of paid maternity leave. Fathers or second parents would get at least 10 paid days. After the minimum, parents could also share up to four months of general parental leave between them.

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Thousands of households in District 4, especially along the Red River and Bayou D’Arbonne, rely on affordable flood insurance. The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) protects billions in property, but federal support is not keeping up with rising costs.

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Federal cuts have reduced staff and resources at NOAA and the National Weather Service, making communities more vulnerable. Strong weather services save lives and protect property. We must restore and strengthen them.

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We need to make sure coverage is affordable and reliable so homeowners are not left unprotected after a storm. Insurance companies must be held accountable to the communities they serve. Every family deserves the peace of mind that their home and children are protected.

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We support using federal and state funding to open USDA fresh food stores in both rural and urban communities. Paired with SNAP benefits, these stores will help families put healthy food on the table and keep money in the local economy by supporting small and regional farms and ranches.

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We need to rewrite the Farm Bill so it supports family farms, not just giant corporations. That means expanding local food networks, backing USDA fresh food stores, and tying federal dollars to fair pay and fair prices.

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We must protect Medicare and Medicaid so everyone can get care when they need it, without worrying about losing coverage or facing impossible bills.

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We will fund and reform NFIP so insurance stays affordable and reliable. Everyone deserves protection that keeps them safe and their homes secure, even after a storm.

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Guarantee School Meals for Every Child For thousands of kids in District 4, school meals are their main meals. When families lose SNAP, children often lose eligibility for school meals too.We already know how to fix this. During the pandemic, we provided free meals to every student, and it worked. When that program ended, millions of children were put aside again.Hunger doesn’t just hurt kids’ health, it makes it harder for them to learn. No child in America should go hungry at school. We must guarantee breakfast and lunch for every child, every day.Source: Center on Budget & Policy Priorities

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We need to fix our broken water systems and guarantee safe, reliable drinking water for every household. Clean water is not optional. It is a basic right.

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Healthcare families can count on, starting with protecting Medicare and Medicaid.

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Expand High-Speed Fiber Internet Reliable internet is essential today for work, school, health, and everyday life. Many rural areas in Louisiana still lack the infrastructure to participate fully in the modern economy.Louisiana’s current internet speeds are far below the global average, which means our families, students, and businesses are left behind. We need to build fiber networks in rural areas and make fast, reliable internet the standard for all of Louisiana, so everyone can stay connected and thrive.Source: BroadbandNow