#AskJP

By JP Morrell

Want to know how a policy might affect you? Need more info on legislation? Then “Ask JP,“ and he’ll get you the answers! JP will be podcasting — responding to your questions — right here throughout se... more

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How many episodes does #AskJP have?

The podcast currently has 11 episodes available.

#AskJP episodes:

April 24, 2017 #AskJP Episode 11: Health Care in Louisiana
In this episode of #AskJP, Andrew Tuozzolo, chief of staff at the Louisiana Department of Health, talks with JP about the work of the department, the success of Medicaid expansion, food and water quality, and much more.
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28min
April 10, 2017 #AskJP Episode 10: 2017 Regular Session Primer
Wondering what’s going to happen this session? We get back to basics in this episode of #AskJP, starting with the legislative process and how the state found itself facing a $440 million shortfall for next year. JP shares an overview of the big items on the agenda and his predictions for how its all going to shake out.
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30min
March 28, 2017 #AskJP Episode 9: Growing Up in Politics
JP talks with State Senator Norby Chabert about their experiences being sons of legislators — and how that brings a unique perspective to the legislative process and what it means to be a legislator.
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56min
March 07, 2017 #AskJP Episode 8: Women’s Issues in Louisiana
Get ready for this week’s Equal Pay Summit by tuning in to this special episode of #AskJP. JP answers listener questions and is joined by State Rep. Helena Moreno, who founded Ignite, a statewide network to advocate for women’s issues in Louisiana.
Did you know women in Louisiana only make 68 cents on the dollar compared to men in similar jobs? Well, JP is championing legislation to close that gender pay gap, and it’s one of the topics discussed on this episode of #AskJP!
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30min
February 14, 2017 #AskJP Episode 7: The State Budget
The legislature is in special session…again. The challenge: solving a $304 million deficit. In this episode of #AskJP, JP, who chairs the Senate Committee on Revenue and Fiscal Affairs, talks state budget with Jan Moller, the director of the Louisiana Budget Project.
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33min
February 06, 2017 #AskJP Episode 6: Crime in New Orleans
Manpower shortages, the consent decree, police pay, morale, and politics are hurdles for the NOPD. What’s the City to do to? In this first episode of the 2017 season of #AskJP, JP explores these issues and more with crime analyst Jeff Asher.
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36min
May 27, 2015 #AskJP Episode 5: Marijuana Reform Legislation
In this episode, Senator JP Morrell (District 3) talks marijuana reform, responding to a number of questions submitted to #AskJP. He also lays out the method to the madness in the Senate’s budget strategies and urges citizens to read “Burden of Proof: Lyndsi Lambert’s story” a series on rape victim’s experience published by NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune.
Follow this link to read the “Burden of Proof” series by NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune: http://www.nola.com/crime/baton-rouge/index.ssf/2015/05/lyndsi_lambert_alleged_rape_1.html#incart_story_package
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35min
May 20, 2015 #AskJP: Episode 4: Domestic Violence & Equal Pay Legislation
In this episode, JP gives an update on legislation dealing with domestic violence, equal pay and more.
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46min
May 04, 2015 #AskJP: Episode 3: Rep. Walt Leger & Film Tax Credit Reform
This week JP is joined by Louisiana House Speaker Pro Tempore Walt Leger III for the show’s main topic: the Louisiana Film Tax Credit program. JP also shares updates on legislation to protect victims of sexual assault and domestic violence, the budget, and TOPS.
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40min
April 28, 2015 #AskJP: Episode 2: Sexual Assault Legislation & Creationism Debate
This week JP talks sexual assault legislation, the creationism law debate, Film Tax Credits and much more!
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23min

FAQs about #AskJP:

How many episodes does #AskJP have?

The podcast currently has 11 episodes available.