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LRA Day at the Capitol sees record attendance
TUESDAY, MAY 3, 2022
The LRA’s annual “lobby” day at the Louisiana State Capitol was May 3, 2022 and more than 50 were in attendance. At a time when restaurateurs are clawing their way through the pandemic recovery, they took time out of the bustling spring schedules to turn out in record numbers, warranting an additional table at the luncheon. Leading the program was LRA President and CEO Stan Harris, who gave a briefing on recent issues and those ahead in the final weeks of the session, which ends June 6.
Baton Rouge City Club 355 North Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70801
Lunch & Program Noon – 2 p.m.
Guest speakers included Senator Sharon Hewitt of District 1 in Slidell, who has made her intentions known that she plans to run for governor in 2023; and Senator Kirk Talbot, Chairman of the Insurance Committee, and LRA Member, who owns the famed Lucky Dogs hot dog carts throughout the French Quarter.
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An Issue Briefing By Stan Harris “The conversations I have with Kirk are almostLRA identical President and CEO to those I have with LRA members across the state,” said Stan Harris, LRA President and CEO. “Questions like, ‘Why have wages increased so quickly? Why are all my costs growing so fast? I can’t find enough qualified workers even though they are averaging $30 per hour.”
In both the Senate and the House, the LRA and the 2022
& Leadership were recognized by Senator Hewitt and
Representative John Illg, respectively. Members visited with the LRA Advocacy Team and had the opportunity to send a floor note requesting face time with their lawmakers. Honorable The Honorable
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Following the lunch program, LRA members shuttled The finale of the day wasJohn the LRASchroder Member reception at over to the Louisiana State Capitol where Istrouma Sharon Hewitt Gary Smith the LRA House—the association’s advocacy home base and Plaquemine High Schools’ ProStart students were Louisiana Senate Louisiana State Treasurer Senate year-round as a place for meetings, fundraisers and providing samples of their cuisine in the Rotunda. PriorLouisianaused District 1 Districtreceptions 19 political in nature. Restaurateurs noshed on to the Senate convening at 1 p.m. there was a flurry of chargrilled Gulf oysters from Acme Oyster House and activity and Plaquemine ProStart was quickly depleted of street tacos from Tio Javi’s. their treats. Istrouma ProStart served street tacos before the House convened at 2 p.m.
Capitol Visit
2 - 4 p.m. Showcasing Plaquemine High School Association | a la carte | Spring 2022 14 Louisiana Restaurant ProStart Program (Shuttle Service Provided)
LRA Member Reception 4:30 - 6 p.m. 1312 Ted Dunham Ave. With cuisine by Acme Oyster House & Tio Javi’s
