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The Blueprint for Reform
On July 30, 2007, Blueprint Louisiana unveiled its vision for a better Louisiana, based upon solid research, input from state and national subject matter experts, and additional input from community and business leaders across the state. Then we asked all statewide and legislative candidates to support the reform agenda by signing a contract to work toward passage of necessary legislation, if elected.
Adopt the Nation’s Best Ethics Laws
To establish Louisiana as a national model for ethics in government, existing laws must be strengthened significantly with (1) legislative financial disclosure; (2) enhanced lobbyist regulation; (3) transparency in state funding of local projects; and (4) increased resources for prevention and enforcement by the independent ethics board.
Prepare Students for a Lifetime of Success
Louisiana should continue to expand its nationally recognized pre-kindergarten program shown to dramatically improve student achievement and do more to prepare high school students for careers and college, while decreasing the drop-out rate.
Develop the Skilled Workforce We Need
By redesigning the state’s workforce development infrastructure, improving coordination with industry leaders, creating "centers of excellence" and developing "rapid response" capacity, we can prepare our citizens for greater success in the workplace and provide Louisiana companies with skilled workers to grow their businesses.
Provide First-Class Access to Health Care
Responsibility for providing care to the uninsured should be shared by the private and public sectors, with emphasis on the medical home concept, regional care models and coverage expansions, allowing LSU to focus on world-class medical education and research.
Build a Superior Transportation System
Existing transportation revenues should be dedicated to transportation projects, and Louisiana should develop mega-projects with toll-generated revenues to speed up large-scale transportation needs in a cost-effective, timely manner.
Later in 2007, we added a sixth reform item, Coastal Restoration and Hurricane Protection, to support additional action at the state level regarding this critical need. |
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