Gov. John Bel Edwards

Gov. John Bel Edwards @LouisianaGov

@qbaby2004 Can you email us through https://t.co/8X0OietTqc? — PolitiTweet.org

Gov. John Bel Edwards @LouisianaGov

This is what the #lalege has to fix during this special session. Our state and our people depend on it. #lagov https://t.co/hXtC58w8XK — PolitiTweet.org

Gov. John Bel Edwards @LouisianaGov

Gov. Edwards is promising no quick fixes, no illusions. Just the plain truth. #lalege #lagov https://t.co/eQ2TiBdbpo — PolitiTweet.org

Gov. John Bel Edwards @LouisianaGov

WATCH: Yesterday, the #lalege began the 25-day-long special session called by #lagov to address the budget crisis. https://t.co/Tif21F97lf — PolitiTweet.org

Gov. John Bel Edwards @LouisianaGov

The governor's opening #lalege address as prepared for delivery: https://t.co/y3Bv8RaIXb #lagov — PolitiTweet.org

Gov. John Bel Edwards @LouisianaGov

Edwards: And just as we open this session in prayer, I am asking that all of us pray daily for our state and our leaders. #lagov #lalege — PolitiTweet.org

Gov. John Bel Edwards @LouisianaGov

Edwards: As Louisianans, we’ve weathered many storms together. This one will be no exception. #lagov #lalege — PolitiTweet.org

Gov. John Bel Edwards @LouisianaGov

Edwards: Let’s amplify the voices of the solution-driven leaders here who have the courage to solve the problems before us. #lagov #lalege — PolitiTweet.org

Gov. John Bel Edwards @LouisianaGov

Edwards: Let’s ignore the self-serving voices of candidates running for office, after all, that’s what got us in this mess. #lagov #lalege — PolitiTweet.org

Gov. John Bel Edwards @LouisianaGov

Edwards: Let’s write a new headline – that we were able to work together to solve the greatest budget challenge ever. #lagov #lalege — PolitiTweet.org

Gov. John Bel Edwards @LouisianaGov

Edwards: Let’s keep these conversations going. Don’t simply back into your corners and dig in your heels. #lagov #lalege — PolitiTweet.org

Gov. John Bel Edwards @LouisianaGov

Edwards asks #lalege member to bring forth other constructive ideas. #lagov — PolitiTweet.org

Gov. John Bel Edwards @LouisianaGov

Edwards: If you believe as I do that we should reduce statutory dedications, it’s in the call. #lagov #lalege — PolitiTweet.org

Gov. John Bel Edwards @LouisianaGov

Edwards: If you believe, as I do, that we should reduce contracts, that, too, is in the call. #lagov #lalege — PolitiTweet.org

Gov. John Bel Edwards @LouisianaGov

Edwards: If you want to cut spending further than I have proposed, show me where and who is impacted. #lagov #lalege — PolitiTweet.org

Gov. John Bel Edwards @LouisianaGov

Edwards: There are different opinions on how to achieve our goals. That’s why I made a broad call for this special #lalege session. #lagov — PolitiTweet.org

Gov. John Bel Edwards @LouisianaGov

Edwards: This is not the challenge I imagined I would face one month after becoming your #lagov, but this is the crisis before us. #lalege — PolitiTweet.org

Gov. John Bel Edwards @LouisianaGov

Edwards: The budget deficit has grown from $487 million to a staggering $940 million today. #lagov #lalege — PolitiTweet.org

Gov. John Bel Edwards @LouisianaGov

Edwards: Remember, no one knew we had a budget deficit at all until November 16, 2015 – five days before I was elected. #lagov #lalege — PolitiTweet.org

Gov. John Bel Edwards @LouisianaGov

Edwards: When the facts change as dramatically as the facts surrounding our budget have, the solutions must change. #lagov #lalege — PolitiTweet.org

Gov. John Bel Edwards @LouisianaGov

Edwards: As a part of this restructuring, I am also proposing an increase in alcohol and cigarette taxes. #lagov #lalege — PolitiTweet.org

Gov. John Bel Edwards @LouisianaGov

Edwards: When that restructuring of the tax code is complete, this additional penny sales tax will be removed. #lagov #lalege — PolitiTweet.org

Gov. John Bel Edwards @LouisianaGov

Edwards: I am proposing this penny as a bridge that will give us time to stabilize and restructure our state’s tax code. #lagov #lalege — PolitiTweet.org

Gov. John Bel Edwards @LouisianaGov

Edwards' plan includes reducing tax credits, suspending corporate tax deductions and adding 1 penny of sales tax. #lagov #lalege — PolitiTweet.org

Gov. John Bel Edwards @LouisianaGov

Edwards proposes to use $128M from the rainy day fund and $200M in non-coastal BP payments to reduce this year's deficit. #lagov #lalege — PolitiTweet.org

Gov. John Bel Edwards @LouisianaGov

Edwards: My plan includes $160M spending cuts, a hiring freeze across state government and a reduction in state contracts. #lagov #lalege — PolitiTweet.org

Gov. John Bel Edwards @LouisianaGov

Edwards' plan doesn’t penalize one group or another, but asks us all to share in this sacrifice of stabilizing our budget. #lagov #lalege — PolitiTweet.org

Gov. John Bel Edwards @LouisianaGov

Edwards: I have put forth a plan that stabilizes our budget, and protects the people of our state. #lagov #lalege — PolitiTweet.org

Gov. John Bel Edwards @LouisianaGov

Edwards: The last thing on his mind should be why the tuition award he worked so hard for might slip away. #lagov #lalege (3/3) — PolitiTweet.org

Gov. John Bel Edwards @LouisianaGov

Edwards: Kyle eagerly awaits his freshman year at Louisiana Tech next fall to study chemical engineering. #lagov #lalege (2/3) — PolitiTweet.org