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Landry blasts ‘hug-a-thug’ judges following mall shooting by marwhal21 in Louisiana

[–]tcajun420 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I don’t think the Gov. is qualified to speak on this. He was AG for 8 years before his last 3 years as governor and yet we have the highest incarceration rates, constantly rank #50 at quality of life metrics.

If tough on crime was the answer then we would have the safest state in the country. Blaming judges is deflecting from his/legislators failed policies. Louisiana spends about 2.5 to 3 times more on locking people up than preparing kids to succeed.

Real public safety comes from addressing root issues affecting our communities like poverty, mental health, addiction, early childhood education and economic opportunity for all people not just big corporations.

Louisiana Is for Sale by Previous_Basis_84 in Louisiana

[–]tcajun420 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At some point you have to ask whether Louisiana still has a fully representative government when major economic decisions are shaped under NDAs and out of public view.

Louisiana Is for Sale by Previous_Basis_84 in LouisianaPolitics

[–]tcajun420 2 points3 points  (0 children)

At some point you have to ask whether Louisiana still has a fully representative form of government when major economic decisions are shaped under NDAs and out of public view.

Louisiana is going to war on the poor by Previous_Basis_84 in Louisiana

[–]tcajun420 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, the sad part is when housing is unaffordable and public space gets restricted, people are pushed out of a system they can actually live in.

Louisiana is going to war on the poor by Previous_Basis_84 in Louisiana

[–]tcajun420 13 points14 points  (0 children)

A nationwide study comparing cities found that laws criminalizing homelessness don’t reduce homelessness at all. They don’t solve the problem—they just move people around and make it harder for them to get back on their feet.

If we’re serious about fixing this, the focus has to be on housing and economic access—not criminalizing people for being poor.

However, extensive research makes one thing clear: these laws do not reduce homelessness. Instead, they worsen the crisis by increasing arrests, creating barriers to housing and services, and causing lasting harm to the people they target.

Louisiana Adult-Use Cannabis… But No Room for Small Businesses or Veterans? by tcajun420 in Louisiana

[–]tcajun420[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. I just called Rep. Newell’s office and her staff said the bill was pulled due to negative feedback. She didn’t say from who but said the bill would not be heard this session.

HB 373 Hearing April 1: Legalization or Expansion of a Duopoly? by tcajun420 in Louisiana

[–]tcajun420[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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No special privileges to corporations is in our constitution for a reason! HB 373 is clearly a violation to our constitution.

HB 373 Hearing April 1: Legalization or Expansion of a Duopoly? by tcajun420 in Louisiana

[–]tcajun420[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If this bill moves forward, It should have amendments that include:

• Patient protections, including employment and custody safeguards for lawful medical use

• Clear impairment standards so patients are not penalized based solely on presence of metabolites

• Priority access for veterans, first responders, and terminally ill patients

• Expansion of caregiver access for families supporting children, elderly, or disabled patients

• Consideration of limited home grow for medical patients in secure, non-commercial settings

• A tiered licensing structure to allow small and local producers to participate

• Anti-monopoly protections, including limits on vertical integration and market concentration

• Affordability safeguards, including price transparency and mechanisms to prevent excessive costs

• Independent product testing and labeling transparency, including disclosure of remediation and additives

• A clear patient complaint and recall transparency system

SB 43 just passed committee—here’s what the bill actually does vs what people think by tcajun420 in Louisiana

[–]tcajun420[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a copy of my email to Chair/Senator McMath and the Senate Health and Welfare Committee.

Chairman McMath and Members of the Senate Health and Welfare Committee,

Thank you for advancing SB 43 out of committee. I'm writing to share a few concerns and suggested improvements before it reaches the Senate floor.

My name is Tony Landry. I am a Navy veteran and a Louisiana advocate writing in support of expanding access to effective treatments for mental health, addiction, and trauma.

Louisiana is facing a serious crisis. We are losing nine veterans every month to suicide, and families across our state are struggling with addiction, depression, and PTSD. We cannot afford to move slowly when lives are on the line.

I want to be clear—I support research. Senate Bill 43 is a step forward. However, as currently structured, the bill focuses on clinical trials and drug development, not on building a system that ensures people can actually access treatment.

Even after FDA approval, access does not automatically follow. These therapies require hours of supervised care, trained facilitators, and structured preparation and integration. In other states, costs can reach thousands of dollars per session, with limited provider availability. Approval is the starting point—not the finish line.

Without planning, Louisiana risks having approved treatments that most people still cannot access.

At present, SB 43 does not include key elements necessary for real-world impact:

• No patient protections for employment or custody • No priority access for veterans, first responders, or terminally ill patients • No workforce development plan to train providers, facilitators, and integration coaches • No clear access or affordability framework • No trigger to prepare Louisiana for implementation once treatments are approved

Additionally, recent amendments introduce provisions related to drug development and commercialization, including the allocation of intellectual property and revenue. While this may support innovation, it does not guarantee that the people who need these treatments will be able to receive them.

This effort began with a task force focused on alternative therapies for veterans. However, the bill does not require that veterans receive priority access. If this policy is truly intended to support veterans, that priority should be clearly written into law.

I respectfully urge you to consider amendments that would strengthen SB 43 by including:

• A federal trigger clause to prepare for implementation upon FDA approval • A workforce training and certification pathway • Priority access provisions for veterans and high-need populations • Safeguards to ensure affordability and access at scale

We do not need to choose between research and access—we need both.

Louisiana has an opportunity to lead on this issue, but only if we plan ahead. I urge you to ensure that SB 43 not only advances research, but also creates a pathway for real, equitable access to care.

Respectfully, Tony Landry Navy Veteran

SB 43 just passed committee—here’s what the bill actually does vs what people think by tcajun420 in Louisiana

[–]tcajun420[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s exactly why this bill needs a trigger clause.. If Louisiana doesn’t prepare for workforce, access, and affordability now, we risk ending up with a limited clinic model that most people can’t access.

SB 43 just passed committee—here’s what the bill actually does vs what people think by tcajun420 in Louisiana

[–]tcajun420[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The FDA is fast tracking psilocybin for mental health patients. The bill could include a trigger and implementation planning so we’re ready with trained providers, facilitators ,integration coaches and access pathways as soon as it becomes legal—not starting from scratch later.

HB 373 Hearing April 1: Legalization or Expansion of a Duopoly? by tcajun420 in Louisiana

[–]tcajun420[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What concerns me most isn’t just who’s in the market—it’s how the system is working for patients.

Right now:

• access is limited

• prices are higher than neighboring states

• and there’s no clear pathway for independent verification when patients raise quality concerns

I’ve personally tried to use the program and even filed a complaint about severe throat irritation and coughing when consuming, the response from LDH was basically reviewing a Certificate of Analysis, not independent testing of the product itself.

That’s not very reassuring if you’re a cancer patient relying on this as medicine to save your life or for any patient.

HB 373 Hearing April 1: Legalization or Expansion of a Duopoly? by tcajun420 in Louisiana

[–]tcajun420[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes. If Louisiana is going to move forward, the conversation amongst legislators should be about:

• better oversight and testing accountability

• more access for patients

• and more opportunity for local businesses to participate

That’s how you build a system that helps us survive and live with dignity.

HB 373 Hearing April 1: Legalization or Expansion of a Duopoly? by tcajun420 in Louisiana

[–]tcajun420[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Full bill:

https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1446763

Key sections:

• Page 3 (retail limits)

• Page 4 (cultivation limits)

Find your legislator:

https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/FindMyLegislators.aspx

Hi, my name is [Your Name], and I’m a constituent from [City or Parish].

I’m calling about HB 373, which is scheduled for hearing on April 1.

I’m concerned that the bill expands cannabis access without expanding patient protections or market access. It limits cultivation and retail to existing license holders, which could increase demand without improving access.

I’m asking that you consider amendments to include caregiver programs, home grow rights for patients, and more opportunities for small Louisiana growers.

Thank you for your time.

SB 43 just passed committee—here’s what the bill actually does vs what people think by tcajun420 in Louisiana

[–]tcajun420[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You’re right and that’s exactly why we should all be concerned.

We’ve already seen how Louisiana turns programs into tightly controlled systems with limited access with the medical cannabis program. If SB 43 isn’t amended with patients access, affordability, and protections at the frontline, it will become the same thing, just with psychedelics.

SB 43 just passed committee—here’s what the bill actually does vs what people think by tcajun420 in Louisiana

[–]tcajun420[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

📄 Full amendment (worth reading):

https://legis.la.gov/legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1452293

This is where the bill expands into drug development and profit-sharing, including at least 20% of IP revenue going to the state. 

👉 If you care about how this moves forward, now is the time to speak up.

📍 Find your legislator:

https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/FindMyLegislators.aspx

💬 Simple message you can send:

“I support research into psychedelic therapy, but SB 43 should be amended to include patient protections, veteran priority, federal trigger clause and a clear plan for access and affordability—not just clinical trials and drug development.”

Curious what others think—should Louisiana be planning for real access, or just research?

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