Comite Diversion, Common Core Discussed at Hodges Town Hall Meeting

Press Release
    Representative Valarie Hodges-R, District 64, held a Town Hall-Round Table Discussion with constituents from the Baker, Zachary, Central area on Feb. 24th.  Constituents were encouraged to voice their concerns for their community and among the topics were; the ACA and Medicaid Expansion, the implementation of Common Core, increased flood insurance rates, and The Comite River Diversion Canal Project. 
    Rep. Hodges says, "We don't need Medicaid Expansion.  Expanding the program and taking more Federal dollars will not fix the problem, what we need is Medicaid Reform."
    Common Core is a hot topic for our state and Rep. Hodges assured the attendees that she is and will continue working with other legislators do whatever they can to stop the implementation in Louisiana.  "Common Core was adopted in 2010, before I was elected into office.  I did not, and would not have voted for it and do not support it now." Hodges said.
    The heated issue of rising flood insurance rates due to the Biggert-Waters Act prompted the discussion of the Comite Diversion Canal Project and the need for its completion.  Hodges said, "I have taken on this project and I will not stop pushing until we get results.  I have met several times with other legislators and officials to discuss the project and I am introducing legislation in the upcoming session that will form the Comite Diversion Canal Project Task Force requiring members from each division involved in completing the  project to come together and work out a solution to move it forward.  We have funds available and need to get moving on it.  Flood stages are projected to be dropped over six feet in some areas."
    Rep Hodges will be holding more of these meetings in the future and would like to thank those who participated in the discussion.  "I need to hear from you, I need to know what your concerns are and how you want me to represent you." she said.