Congressman Garret Graves will speak to the Press Club of Baton Rouge on Monday, Aug. 7. He is expected to give an update on an eventful few months in Washington, including the continued push for federal assistance for the recovery from last year’s floods and other congressional priorities for Louisiana. Press Club meets on Mondays at the Belle of Baton Rouge Hotel, which is located at 102 France St., in the East and West Baton Rouge Room. Parking is free in the garage off Mayflower Street. Lunch, which is served at 11:30 a.m., is $13 for members and $17 for nonmembers. The public is invited, but only members of the Press Club and the news media are allowed to ask questions during the question-and-answer portion of the program.
Rep. Steve Carter to speak at Press Club July 31
State Rep. Steve Carter, representing District 68 in East Baton Rouge Parish, will speak to the Press Club of Baton Rouge on Monday, July 31. He will discuss the legislative session, including the gas tax failure, and plans for the future. Press Club meets on Mondays at the Belle of Baton Rouge Hotel, which is located at 102 France St., in the East and West Baton Rouge Room. Parking is free in the garage off Mayflower Street. Lunch, which is served at 11:30 a.m., is $13 for members and $17 for nonmembers. The public is invited, but only members of the Press Club and the news media are allowed to ask questions during the question-and-answer portion of the program.
Two Clean Cities officials to speak at Press Club July 24
Two representatives from the Clean Cities Commission will speak to the Press Club of Baton Rouge on Monday, July 24. Ann Vail Shaneyfelt, executive director of Louisiana Clean Fuels, will discuss the emergence of autonomous vehicle technology in Louisiana and what it could mean for traffic congestion in cities like Baton Rouge, and Randy Hayden, chair of the Louisiana Clean Fuels board, will offer a brief update on the Volkswagen settlement. Press Club meets on Mondays at the Belle of Baton Rouge Hotel, which is located at 102 France St., in the East and West Baton Rouge Room. Parking is free in the garage off Mayflower Street. Lunch, which is served at 11:30 a.m., is $13 for members and $17 for nonmembers. The public is invited, but only members of the Press Club and the news media are allowed to ask questions during the question-and-answer portion of the program.
District Attorney Moore to speak at Press Club July 17
Hillar Moore, district attorney for East Baton Rouge Parish, will speak to the Press Club of Baton Rouge on Monday, July 17. He will discuss the one-year anniversary of the tragic police shootings in Baton Rouge, lessons learned and how the community is moving forward. Press Club meets on Mondays at the Belle of Baton Rouge Hotel, which is located at 102 France St., in the East and West Baton Rouge Room. Parking is free in the garage off Mayflower Street. Lunch, which is served at 11:30 a.m., is $13 for members and $17 for nonmembers. The public is invited, but only members of the Press Club and the news media are allowed to ask questions during the question-and-answer portion of the program.
La. Department of Health secretary to speak at Press Club July 10
Dr. Rebekah Gee, secretary of the Louisiana Department of Health, will speak to the Press Club of Baton Rouge on Monday, July 10. She will discuss the one-year anniversary of the Medicaid expansion, the potential impact of the GOP health care reform bill, and other topics such as hepatitis C drug pricing. Press Club meets on Mondays at the Belle of Baton Rouge Hotel, which is located at 102 France St., in the East and West Baton Rouge Room. Parking is free in the garage off Mayflower Street. Lunch, which is served at 11:30 a.m., is $13 for members and $17 for nonmembers. The public is invited, but only members of the Press Club and the news media are allowed to ask questions during the question-and-answer portion of the program.