#AskJP

By JP Morrell

What's #AskJP about?

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 session!

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#AskJP episodes:

04.24.2017
#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.
04.10.2017
#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...
03.28.2017
#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.
03.07.2017
#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...
02.14.2017
#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...
02.06.2017
#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...
05.27.2015
#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...
05.20.2015
#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.
05.04.2015
#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,...
04.28.2015
#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!
04.21.2015
#AskJP: Episode 1: Criminal Justice Legislation
In this inaugural #AskJP podcast, JP answers questions about his sexual assault legislation, his idea for looking into merging the NOPD and Sheriff’s Office, and his take on the marijuana debate.

What's #AskJP about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

#AskJP episodes:

#AskJP Episode 11: Health Care in Louisiana

#AskJP Episode 10: 2017 Regular Session Primer

#AskJP Episode 9: Growing Up in Politics

#AskJP Episode 8: Women’s Issues in Louisiana

#AskJP Episode 7: The State Budget

#AskJP Episode 6: Crime in New Orleans

#AskJP Episode 5: Marijuana Reform Legislation

#AskJP: Episode 4: Domestic Violence & Equal Pay Legislation

#AskJP: Episode 3: Rep. Walt Leger & Film Tax Credit Reform

#AskJP: Episode 2: Sexual Assault Legislation & Creationism Debate

#AskJP: Episode 1: Criminal Justice Legislation