Stephen Waguespack
In the governor’s race, Republican Stephen Waguespack received the nod from the editorial board of the Times-Picayune and NOLA.com. Waguespack said he’s the best choice because he can turn the tide for Louisiana.
“We need a leader focused on solutions, that means solving the affordability crisis, lowering insurance costs, lowering the regulations and taxes that are smothering small business, making it easier to afford to live here,” said Waguespack.
He said the state also needs an education reform advocate who puts families and parents first. The former Chief of Staff for Governor Bobby Jindal said he’s spent his career doing such and that he knows how to change the system to make sure students are adequately prepared for jobs.
“And we also need a leader who is focused on economic development and job creation. I’ve been there and done that throughout my career. I know how to bring in new industry, supporting existing industries,” said Waguespack.
Among his priorities, if elected, Waguespack said he’ll immediately call for a special legislative session to address the state’s insurance crisis. And the former Louisiana Association of Business and Industry President said he wants to do an outside audit of every state agency…
“Get that fresh eyes perspective, find savings, and then return those savings to either invest in programs that are working or return to the taxpayer,” said Waguespack.
Waguespack said he also plans to hire innovative, fresh, and cutting-edge minds from all over the country to run state agencies so Louisiana can compete with other states.
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