EPISODE · Feb 26, 2026 · 15 MIN
Louisiana Lawmakers Push Workforce, TOPS Reforms Ahead of 2026 Session
from Mornings with Brian Haldane · host Guaranty Broadcasting Company
State Rep. John Wyble says lawmakers enter the 2026 session with momentum and a focus on bills that affect daily life. He expects strong legislation on workforce training, coordinated statewide development, and TOPS reforms that tie public dollars to fields with high job demand. Wyble plans to codify the governor’s workforce executive order and advance HB 229, which steers TOPS funding toward degrees that lead to real careers. He also highlighted upcoming bills to support rural economic development, help small communities fight blight, and expand affordable housing.
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State Rep. John Wyble says lawmakers enter the 2026 session with momentum and a focus on bills that affect daily life. He expects strong legislation on workforce training, coordinated statewide development, and TOPS reforms that tie public dollars to fields with high job demand. Wyble plans to codify the governor’s workforce executive order and advance HB 229, which steers TOPS funding toward degrees that lead to real careers. He also highlighted upcoming bills to support rural economic development, help small communities fight blight, and expand affordable housing.
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