Gov. John Bel Edwards

Gov. John Bel Edwards @LouisianaGov

ICYMI: Gov. Edwards asks the federal government to preserve coastal dollars https://t.co/xxluCL878U #lagov — PolitiTweet.org

Gov. John Bel Edwards @LouisianaGov

@mckennajenk Gov. Edwards agrees that these cuts are not the best solution. They are a worst case only if legislature won't work with him. — PolitiTweet.org

Gov. John Bel Edwards @LouisianaGov

Answers to your questions about our state budget crisis and its effects on higher education, including TOPS → https://t.co/nrmZ4GQ00E #lagov — PolitiTweet.org

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Gov. Edwards releases statement on TOPS funding: https://t.co/xnx23PHVPF #lagov — PolitiTweet.org

Gov. John Bel Edwards @LouisianaGov

@randywhorton call your legislators. Ask them to work with the gov, find a way to solve the budget crisis that preserves higher ed and TOPS — PolitiTweet.org

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@jbnv Gov. Edwards does not want to cut TOPS. He wants the legislature to work with him to find other solutions. — PolitiTweet.org

Gov. John Bel Edwards @LouisianaGov

.@nsula Pres. Henderson is taking action to try to prevent disastrous cuts to higher education. You can too. #lalege https://t.co/oS0vW7XvsC — PolitiTweet.org

Gov. John Bel Edwards @LouisianaGov

@drewbby_ @Danemilan please ask your legislators to work with the governor to find a better solution during the special session next week — PolitiTweet.org

Gov. John Bel Edwards @LouisianaGov

@Danemilan I assure you that Gov. Edwards will do his best to stabilize the budget. He needs your support though. — PolitiTweet.org

Gov. John Bel Edwards @LouisianaGov

@MattChewyski the special session beginning Sunday is meant to find other solutions. Ask your legislators to work with us. — PolitiTweet.org

Gov. John Bel Edwards @LouisianaGov

@Raycho_And special legislative session to address the budget crisis begins Sunday. Ask your legislators to work with us to fix the problem. — PolitiTweet.org

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The full address as prepared for delivery is available here: https://t.co/WGPsZIqAxE #lagov #lalege — PolitiTweet.org

Gov. John Bel Edwards @LouisianaGov

Edwards: God bless you and your family, God bless the great state of Louisiana and God bless the United States of America. #lagov — PolitiTweet.org

Gov. John Bel Edwards @LouisianaGov

Edwards: I'm asking that you pray for me and all of our elected officials. #lagov #lalege — PolitiTweet.org

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Edwards: As we begin this critical work together, please join me in praying for our state. #lagov — PolitiTweet.org

Gov. John Bel Edwards @LouisianaGov

Edwards: In Louisiana, we are resilient, and we are determined to meet any challenge that comes our way. #lagov — PolitiTweet.org

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When you hear others talk about solutions, demand specifics. About cuts, ask what and who will be affected. #lagov — PolitiTweet.org

Gov. John Bel Edwards @LouisianaGov

Edwards: You can find out how to contact your #lalege using a link on the #lagov website at https://t.co/j6Vjg4pl05 — PolitiTweet.org

Gov. John Bel Edwards @LouisianaGov

Edwards: Tell your #lalege we need a responsible fix for this budget - a balance of necessary cuts and responsible revenue. #lagov — PolitiTweet.org

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#lagov is also proposing an increase in alcohol and cigarette taxes. — PolitiTweet.org

Gov. John Bel Edwards @LouisianaGov

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

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#lagov revenue-raising proposals include further reducing tax credits, suspending corporate tax deductions and adding 1 penny of sales tax — PolitiTweet.org

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#lagov also proposes use of $128M from the rainy day fund and $200M in non-coastal BP payments to the state to reduce the current deficit — PolitiTweet.org

Gov. John Bel Edwards @LouisianaGov

#lagov proposing significant cuts - a hiring freeze across state gov't, reduction in state contracts and more than $160M in cuts to spending — PolitiTweet.org

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Edwards: We cannot solve this problem without support from you for the measures I am proposing to stabilize our budget. #lagov — PolitiTweet.org

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Edwards: The state's deficit is now more than twice as big as anyone ever anticipated. When the facts change, so must the solutions. #lagov — PolitiTweet.org

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Edwards: I did not create the problem before us, but as your governor, it is my job to fix it - and that is what I intend to do. #lagov — PolitiTweet.org

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Edwards: An unstable state budget will hurt children and working families and devastate communities, businesses and local gov't. #lagov — PolitiTweet.org

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Edwards: This would cause delays in graduation dates, a halt to college athletics. #lagov — PolitiTweet.org

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Edwards: If you are a student attending one of these universities, it means that you will receive a grade of incomplete. #lagov — PolitiTweet.org