Gov. John Bel Edwards

Gov. John Bel Edwards @LouisianaGov

ICYMI: You can read the governor's State of the State Address to the #lalege today → https://t.co/8goJE4xbgm #lagov — PolitiTweet.org

Gov. John Bel Edwards @LouisianaGov

Press conference streaming now at https://t.co/j6Vjg4pl05 #lagov #lalege — PolitiTweet.org

Gov. John Bel Edwards @LouisianaGov

Edwards: Let’s get back to LA's people and really serve the state that we love. God bless you all. #lalege #lagov — PolitiTweet.org

Gov. John Bel Edwards @LouisianaGov

There is no place in the country that compares to LA. Let’s make our quality of life worthy of the way we celebrate life. #lalege #lagov — PolitiTweet.org

Gov. John Bel Edwards @LouisianaGov

Edwards: The effectiveness of our state gov't impacts the families impacted by the destruction. #lagov #lalege — PolitiTweet.org

Gov. John Bel Edwards @LouisianaGov

Edwards: Even in the midst of the recent destruction, the resilience of our people stands strongest. #lagov #lalege — PolitiTweet.org

Gov. John Bel Edwards @LouisianaGov

With transportation $ available for transportation needs, we can prioritize projects that support economic development. #lagov #lalege — PolitiTweet.org

Gov. John Bel Edwards @LouisianaGov

Edwards: I have already removed the State police from that fund, freeing up more than $60 million and allowing us more flexibility. #lagov — PolitiTweet.org

Gov. John Bel Edwards @LouisianaGov

Edwards: We can accomplish this by restoring the transportation trust fund, using those dollars for their intended purposes. #lalege #lagov — PolitiTweet.org

Gov. John Bel Edwards @LouisianaGov

Edwards: We’re going to build better roads, bridges, transportation options, while also solving our budget problem. #lalege #lagov — PolitiTweet.org

Gov. John Bel Edwards @LouisianaGov

Edwards: Our infrastructure is crumbling, the state has $12B backlog projects to show for it. I won't neglect transportation. #lalege #lagov — PolitiTweet.org

Gov. John Bel Edwards @LouisianaGov

Edwards: I will support measures to hold children accountable for violations of the law in age-appropriate settings. #lalege #lagov — PolitiTweet.org

Gov. John Bel Edwards @LouisianaGov

Edwards: LA is one of only 9 states that exclude all 17 year olds from the juvenile justice system. #lalege #lagov — PolitiTweet.org

Gov. John Bel Edwards @LouisianaGov

Edwards: We must ensure the effective delivery of services to children and families of this state. #lalege #lagov — PolitiTweet.org

Gov. John Bel Edwards @LouisianaGov

Edwards: We must restore more local control over how children are educated and tax dollars are spent. #lalege #lagov — PolitiTweet.org

Gov. John Bel Edwards @LouisianaGov

Edwards: Voucher programs must conform to their intended purpose-a choice for parents whose kids are trapped in failing schools. #lalege — PolitiTweet.org

Gov. John Bel Edwards @LouisianaGov

Edwards: We need to broaden the measures of student achievement used to evaluate public school teachers. #lalege #lagov — PolitiTweet.org

Gov. John Bel Edwards @LouisianaGov

Edwards: My legislative agenda focuses on local control over education and smart reform measures. #lalege #lagov — PolitiTweet.org

Gov. John Bel Edwards @LouisianaGov

Edwards: We want our children to go through life with more opportunities than challenges. That starts in the classroom.#lalege #lagov — PolitiTweet.org

Gov. John Bel Edwards @LouisianaGov

Edwards: We must actually value families, and not just talk about family values. #lalege #lagov — PolitiTweet.org

Gov. John Bel Edwards @LouisianaGov

Edwards: Single mother households account for most of Louisiana families living in poverty, over half of our low income families. #lalege — PolitiTweet.org

Gov. John Bel Edwards @LouisianaGov

Edwards: The wage gap is greater in Louisiana than in any other state with women being paid 67 cents for every dollar paid to men. #lalege — PolitiTweet.org

Gov. John Bel Edwards @LouisianaGov

Edwards: Nearly a century has passed since women began voting alongside men, yet women still make less than men for the same work. #lalege — PolitiTweet.org

Gov. John Bel Edwards @LouisianaGov

Edwards: It’s time we ensure opportunities are equally available to our daughters, as well as our sons. #lagov #lalege — PolitiTweet.org

Gov. John Bel Edwards @LouisianaGov

Edwards: I am proposing a modest increase over 2 years in the state’s minimum wage so we can give folks a fair shot. #lagov #lalege — PolitiTweet.org

Gov. John Bel Edwards @LouisianaGov

Edwards: Paying our workers a living wage is a basic principle in a land of opportunity; $7.25/hr isn't a living wage in 2016 #lagov #lalege — PolitiTweet.org

Gov. John Bel Edwards @LouisianaGov

Edwards: Poverty is a problem for all of Louisiana. #lagov #lalege — PolitiTweet.org

Gov. John Bel Edwards @LouisianaGov

Edwards: Poverty doesn't discriminate. Poverty isn't a Democrat problem or a Republican problem. #lagov #lalege — PolitiTweet.org

Gov. John Bel Edwards @LouisianaGov

Edwards: 40% of all our working families do not earn enough to cover basic monthly expenses. #lagov #lalege — PolitiTweet.org

Gov. John Bel Edwards @LouisianaGov

Edwards: Investing in the success of the state also requires investing in the success of Louisiana families. #lagov #lalege — PolitiTweet.org