LET ME HELP OUR COMMUNITIES. LET’S GROW AVOYELLES PARISH.
As a life-long resident of Avoyelles Parish, I am committed to making the parish a place where families can flourish and kids won’t have to move away to find a job. With my experience as an entrepreneur, I know how to create jobs and opportunities. I’ll work hard in Baton Rouge to grow our job base and give every one of us a chance to succeed.
LET’S STOP WASTEFUL SPENDING
Politicians in Baton Rouge are risking our future to fund their wasteful ways. I will use my knowledge as a successful job creator to force government to live within its means, cut our taxes and give the citizens something back for their tax dollars.
I SUPPORT OUR SCHOOLS
I know firsthand the schools in Avoyelles Parish and across the state. I understand the importance of giving parents and students the chance to achieve their dreams. I support giving every student a strong start, high expectations, effective teachers and quality schools.
I WANT TO PRESERVE OUR WAY OF LIFE
My Christian values guide me every day. I am pro-life and committed to protecting the rights of the unborn. As a sportsman, I will defend the Second Amendment and will fight to protect the rights and culture of our community.
Louisiana becoming the first state in the nation approved for over $1.3 billion in federal BEAD funding is a major victory for our state and for every community still waiting on reliable high-speed internet. This milestone moves GUMBO 2.0 forward and puts us one step closer to connecting every home, business, and school in Louisiana.
Access to broadband is access to opportunity—whether it’s education, healthcare, workforce development, or economic growth. This investment will have a long-term impact on rural parishes like mine and on the entire state.
I want to thank my colleagues in the Legislature for their support and partnership throughout this process. Their commitment to accountability, transparency, and results is a big part of why Louisiana is leading the nation in broadband deployment.
I also appreciate the leadership of Governor Jeff Landry, the ConnectLA team, and our congressional delegation. This is a team win for Louisiana, and I’m proud of the progress we’re making together.
Thanks to President Biden
Republicans voted NO to this so thanking republicans is BS
Do better and be honest
The BEAD program came from the Biden administration's 'Internet for All' program as did the funding I believe Thanks for following through and getting this for the state. Good to see that Republicans and Democrats can work together.
Proud to share this! Our local newspaper is making big changes to better serve the community. Instead of ending up in ditches or driveways, our news — and our local businesses’ ads — will now go directly into 15,000 Avoyelles Parish mailboxes.
This is another step toward building a stronger, more informed community, supporting local businesses, and keeping our parish connected.
Louisiana technology companies can compete and lead on a national level.
Proud of my son Noah and the Subterra Technologies team for representing Louisiana innovation on a national stage at the Native American Coalition for Economic Prosperity’s Roundtable, alongside leaders like Vice President J.D. Vance and Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
A special thank-you to Chairman Pierite for his leadership in bringing together such an inspiring group of visionaries.
The future of AI is bright, and it’s being built right here in Louisiana.
Maybe work on repealing Act 61 that you voted yea for... you know the one you thought was ok to give private corporations eminent domain to take the People’s land? ... yeah that one. Really disappointed!
Louisiana is experiencing a major 911 outage caused by a fiber cut. This is more than an inconvenience — it’s a serious public safety issue. When families can’t reach emergency services in their time of need, lives are at risk.
As Chairman of the House Commerce Committee, I am committed to ensuring we protect our critical communication lines. We cannot allow preventable infrastructure failures to endanger our communities.
Please share this information so neighbors know to use the alternate numbers being provided in each parish until service is restored.
The news of Charlie Kirk’s death is both tragic and heartbreaking. My prayers are with his family as they face this devastating loss.
We also cannot ignore the reality that political violence has no place in America. No matter our differences in ideology, we must stand united in rejecting hatred and violence. ... See MoreSee Less
That’s one of the reasons everyone 18 years and older should be able to freely have the right to pack a handgun on them,openly or concealed,with or without a license to carry
I truly believe we are living in a time where God is revealing how the Bible speaks in real life. Charlie Kirk was not only exercising his freedom of speech, but he was boldly sharing the Word of the Gospel. People who disagreed with him tried to silence him because he spoke the truth, and they labeled him as evil. But the Word reminds us that darkness will always resist the light. Those who celebrate what happened to him reveal the true condition of their hearts—they are far from God.
To those people, I say: go get saved, open your Bibles, and seek the Lord. The time is coming sooner than we think, and we must be ready.
“Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness, who put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter.” – Isaiah 5:20
Today, we honor the hardworking men and women who keep Louisiana – and America – moving forward. From our teachers and first responders to our farmers, builders, and small business owners, your dedication is the foundation of our communities.
Wishing everyone a safe and restful Labor Day as we celebrate the dignity of work and the strength of our workforce.
Had a great evening with Olivia and my friend, Senator John Kennedy. We enjoyed dinner and a frank, thoughtful conversation. Grateful for honest dialogue and good company.
I was thinking about this today. Daryl Deshotel how often do the US legislators of La meet with the state senators and reps? Is there a lot of collaboration. Seems like you guys would have more of a pulse on the state and the real needs thereof.
True patriot.
I know Olivia laughed!!! Fun conversation I’m 👍🏻 sure. I’m so proud of you guys✅
🚨 Public Safety Depends on Reliable Communication 🚨
This summer, Central Louisiana has experienced multiple AT&T outages that disrupted 911 service and cell coverage. That’s unacceptable. Families, first responders, and businesses all rely on these networks—and when they fail, lives are put at risk.
As highlighted in this KALB article, it’s clear that telecom companies must be held accountable. We need better mapping of infrastructure, stronger oversight, and reforms that treat broadband like the essential utility it is.
I will continue pushing for transparency and reliability so that Cenla—and all of Louisiana—can count on safe, dependable service.
Louisiana becoming the first state in the nation approved for over $1.3 billion in federal BEAD funding is a major victory for our state and for every community still waiting on reliable high-speed internet. This milestone moves GUMBO 2.0 forward and puts us one step closer to connecting every home, business, and school in Louisiana.
Access to broadband is access to opportunity—whether it’s education, healthcare, workforce development, or economic growth. This investment will have a long-term impact on rural parishes like mine and on the entire state.
I want to thank my colleagues in the Legislature for their support and partnership throughout this process. Their commitment to accountability, transparency, and results is a big part of why Louisiana is leading the nation in broadband deployment.
I also appreciate the leadership of Governor Jeff Landry, the ConnectLA team, and our congressional delegation. This is a team win for Louisiana, and I’m proud of the progress we’re making together.
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Thanks to President Biden Republicans voted NO to this so thanking republicans is BS Do better and be honest
The BEAD program came from the Biden administration's 'Internet for All' program as did the funding I believe Thanks for following through and getting this for the state. Good to see that Republicans and Democrats can work together.
Awesome news!!👏👏
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Proud to share this!
Our local newspaper is making big changes to better serve the community.
Instead of ending up in ditches or driveways, our news — and our local businesses’ ads — will now go directly into 15,000 Avoyelles Parish mailboxes.
This is another step toward building a stronger, more informed community, supporting local businesses, and keeping our parish connected.
Article below.
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www.avoyellestoday.com/business-owners-take-notice-your-ads-now-go-straight-to-15-000-mailboxes-n...
Maybe with this change I’ll actually receive a newspaper!
This is great. But we still have a lot of older people with no email. They still depends on the paper.
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Louisiana technology companies can compete and lead on a national level.
Proud of my son Noah and the Subterra Technologies team for representing Louisiana innovation on a national stage at the Native American Coalition for Economic Prosperity’s Roundtable, alongside leaders like Vice President J.D. Vance and Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
A special thank-you to Chairman Pierite for his leadership in bringing together such an inspiring group of visionaries.
The future of AI is bright, and it’s being built right here in Louisiana.
#buildingabetterlouisiana ... See MoreSee Less
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Congratulations.
Congratulations!
Congratulations
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Back in Baton Rouge for the Special Session — doing the people’s work. Every vote, every discussion, every decision is about moving Louisiana forward.
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Will carbon capture sequestration be addressed?
Maybe work on repealing Act 61 that you voted yea for... you know the one you thought was ok to give private corporations eminent domain to take the People’s land? ... yeah that one. Really disappointed!
Thank you so much for what you do.
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🚨 Statewide 911 Outage 🚨
Louisiana is experiencing a major 911 outage caused by a fiber cut. This is more than an inconvenience — it’s a serious public safety issue. When families can’t reach emergency services in their time of need, lives are at risk.
As Chairman of the House Commerce Committee, I am committed to ensuring we protect our critical communication lines. We cannot allow preventable infrastructure failures to endanger our communities.
Please share this information so neighbors know to use the alternate numbers being provided in each parish until service is restored.
👉 See details below in the comments.
#PublicSafety #Louisiana #BuildingABetterLouisiana ... See MoreSee Less
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www.knoe.com/2025/09/25/statewide-911-outage-impacting-multiple-louisiana-parishes/
Thank you for the info.
It would help greatly if AT&T had more than 3 digital techs to cover the state
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The news of Charlie Kirk’s death is both tragic and heartbreaking. My prayers are with his family as they face this devastating loss.
We also cannot ignore the reality that political violence has no place in America. No matter our differences in ideology, we must stand united in rejecting hatred and violence. ... See MoreSee Less
34 CommentsComment on Facebook
He’s in a better place
That’s one of the reasons everyone 18 years and older should be able to freely have the right to pack a handgun on them,openly or concealed,with or without a license to carry
I truly believe we are living in a time where God is revealing how the Bible speaks in real life. Charlie Kirk was not only exercising his freedom of speech, but he was boldly sharing the Word of the Gospel. People who disagreed with him tried to silence him because he spoke the truth, and they labeled him as evil. But the Word reminds us that darkness will always resist the light. Those who celebrate what happened to him reveal the true condition of their hearts—they are far from God. To those people, I say: go get saved, open your Bibles, and seek the Lord. The time is coming sooner than we think, and we must be ready. “Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness, who put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter.” – Isaiah 5:20
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🇺🇸 Happy Labor Day!
Today, we honor the hardworking men and women who keep Louisiana – and America – moving forward. From our teachers and first responders to our farmers, builders, and small business owners, your dedication is the foundation of our communities.
Wishing everyone a safe and restful Labor Day as we celebrate the dignity of work and the strength of our workforce.
#laborday #LouisianaStrong #buildingabetteravoyelles ... See MoreSee Less
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Back at you
Had a great evening with Olivia and my friend, Senator John Kennedy. We enjoyed dinner and a frank, thoughtful conversation. Grateful for honest dialogue and good company.
#buildingabetterlouisiana ... See MoreSee Less
17 CommentsComment on Facebook
I was thinking about this today. Daryl Deshotel how often do the US legislators of La meet with the state senators and reps? Is there a lot of collaboration. Seems like you guys would have more of a pulse on the state and the real needs thereof.
True patriot.
I know Olivia laughed!!! Fun conversation I’m 👍🏻 sure. I’m so proud of you guys✅
View more comments
🚨 Public Safety Depends on Reliable Communication 🚨
This summer, Central Louisiana has experienced multiple AT&T outages that disrupted 911 service and cell coverage. That’s unacceptable. Families, first responders, and businesses all rely on these networks—and when they fail, lives are put at risk.
As highlighted in this KALB article, it’s clear that telecom companies must be held accountable. We need better mapping of infrastructure, stronger oversight, and reforms that treat broadband like the essential utility it is.
I will continue pushing for transparency and reliability so that Cenla—and all of Louisiana—can count on safe, dependable service.
#BuildingABetterLouisiana ... See MoreSee Less
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www.kalb.com/2025/08/20/push-att-reform-following-cenla-outages/
It looks like you are out in space. 🚀
Thanks for your public service and integrity.
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