Gov. John Bel Edwards

Gov. John Bel Edwards @LouisianaGov

Edwards: Kyle is a high school senior at C.E. Byrd in Shreveport with boundless dreams and an incredible work ethic. #lagov #lalege (1/3) — PolitiTweet.org

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Edwards says he will fight tooth and nail to protect TOPS and the future of our children. #lagov #lalege — PolitiTweet.org

Gov. John Bel Edwards @LouisianaGov

Edwards: While students won’t be billed for the shortage of TOPS funds this semester, the future of TOPS is at risk. #lagov #lalege — PolitiTweet.org

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Edwards: I refuse to fail our children in that way. #lagov #lalege (2/2) — PolitiTweet.org

Gov. John Bel Edwards @LouisianaGov

Edwards: This is what the leaders of our higher education institutions are telling me will happen if we do not act. #lagov #lalege (1/2) — PolitiTweet.org

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Edwards: If institutions are forced close their doors, students will not be able to complete their courses for the semester. #lagov #lalege — PolitiTweet.org

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Edwards recognizes LIGO scientists and their recent discovery right here in Louisiana. #lalege #lagov — PolitiTweet.org

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Edwards: Universities have informed me that campuses will begin closing as soon as May 1; accreditation will be threatened. #lagov #lalege — PolitiTweet.org

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Edwards: If these cuts are allowed to proceed, universities, community and technical colleges won't be able to make payroll. #lagov #lalege — PolitiTweet.org

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Edwards: This cut comes on the heels of the largest disinvestment in higher ed in the nation over the last eight years. #lagov #lalege — PolitiTweet.org

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Edwards: Without additional revenue, higher ed will be crushed with more than $200M in cuts over the next 4 months. #lagov #lalege — PolitiTweet.org

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Edwards: TOPS is operating with a $28M shortfall - a cost that is being absorbed by our already cash-strapped universities. #lagov #lalege — PolitiTweet.org

Gov. John Bel Edwards @LouisianaGov

Edwards: Higher education will need to cut $42M, which, in itself, is an historic cut to make this late in the fiscal year. #lagov #lalege — PolitiTweet.org

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Medicaid expansion is an opportunity to save tax dollars, create jobs and invest in our workforce. #lagov #lalege — PolitiTweet.org

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Expanding Medicaid is bringing our federal tax dollars back to Louisiana. #lagov #lalege — PolitiTweet.org

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Edwards: These families aren’t asking for a hand out. They’re asking for one of life's most basic needs–decent health care. #lagov #lalege — PolitiTweet.org

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Edwards: When they applied for Medicaid, they were told they didn’t qualify because LA rejected the Medicaid Expansion. #lagov #lalege (3/3) — PolitiTweet.org

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Edwards: After the BP oil spill devastated the Schouest's business, they could no longer afford their health insurance. #lagov #lalege (2/3) — PolitiTweet.org

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Edwards: Working families like Butch Schouest's, who have made a living as shrimpers, will have access to health care. #lagov #lalege (1/3) — PolitiTweet.org

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Edwards: On the positive side, we will lower health care costs by expanding the Medicaid program. #lagov #lalege — PolitiTweet.org

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Edwards: When it comes to life and death issues – we should fight like hell to protect those services for our citizens. #lagov #lalege — PolitiTweet.org

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Edwards: "Optional” services at risk aren't really optional to children, elderly and disabled citizens who depend on them. #lagov #lalege — PolitiTweet.org

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Edwards: Safety net hospitals across the state will close, leaving communities without health care options for anyone. #lagov #lalege — PolitiTweet.org

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Edwards: Without generating more revenue, those cuts to @La_Health_Dept will be catastrophic. #lagov #lalege (2/2) — PolitiTweet.org

Gov. John Bel Edwards @LouisianaGov

Edwards: @La_Health_Dept is already facing severe cuts because of how massive the budget problems have become. #lagov #lalege (1/2) — PolitiTweet.org

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Edwards: When someone comes to you and says we can cut our way out of this crisis, you should demand specifics. #lagov #lalege — PolitiTweet.org

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Edwards: More than half of my proposal to fill our current fiscal year deficit does not require raising additional revenue. #lagov #lalege — PolitiTweet.org

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Edwards to #lalege: You have the ability to approve an additional roughly $30 million in cuts that I have proposed. #lagov — PolitiTweet.org

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#lagov plan includes at least $160M in cuts, signed executive order to meet constitutional obligation with regard to cuts. #lalege — PolitiTweet.org

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Edwards: 3 weeks is all we’ve got to get it right. If left unresolved, we will face unimaginable cuts to vital state services #lagov #lalege — PolitiTweet.org