Ruston-Lincoln Chamber of Commerce Host Capitol Chats: 2024 Legislative Roundtable

Ruston, LA – The Ruston-Lincoln Chamber of Commerce hosted a Capitol Chats: 2024Legislative Roundtable event on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Squire Creek Country Club. The featured speakers included Senator Stewart Cathey, Senator Jay Morris, Representative Rashid Young and Representative Chris Turner. 

The state legislators discussed their success and progress made during multiple legislative sessions on key issues facing our state including insurance reform, public safety and economic development. 

“On behalf of the Ruston-Lincoln Chamber, I want to thank the legislators for participating in this roundtable and discussing issues that impact our local community,” said Thomas Graham, chair of the Ruston-Lincoln Parish Board of Directors. “The Chamber’s Capitol Chats are designed to provide opportunities for the business community to directly engage with our elected officials, and this event fostered a great discussion while enabling legislators to highlight the recent legislative outcomes that benefit Lincoln Parish.” 

The event featured a question-and-answer session with the legislators moderated by William Dearmon, President and CEO of the Ruston-Lincoln Chamber. The topics covered included insurance reform, state agency reform, the challenges of violent crime, updates to school accountability metrics, and legislative goals for the upcoming fiscal session in 2025. 

“We’re excited about our Capitol Chats events which provide meaningful conversations between our elected officials and the business community,” said Dearmon. “I appreciate each state legislator for joining us at this event and for their representation of Lincoln Parish in Baton Rouge. The Ruston-Lincoln Chamber is committed to working with our elected officials to support a thriving business community in our parish.”

The Ruston-Lincoln Chamber is hosting its next Capitol Chats event with U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy on Monday, October 7, at the Davison Athletics Complex on Louisiana Tech’s campus. For more information about this upcoming event, visit www.rustonlincoln.org