Southeastern Louisiana University is a vital part of our Northshore community. Higher Ed, in general, is critical to our state's future. I will fight hard to protect funding for higher education, especially at SLU. Budget crises have now become annual events and healthcare and higher ed usually receive the bulk of the cuts because of Louisiana's arcane maze of dedications that protects funding for lower priority items. As your senator, I will address these issues directly and help to bring fiscal responsibility to the State Capitol.