The campaign for the office of Lt. Governor is far more than just the oversight of the Office of Culture, Recreation, and Tourism - It's about the future of Louisiana - It's about the need for proven conservative leadership in an office that is the second highest in the state and next-in-line to the governor.

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• Partial Birth Abortion / Fetal Pain Bill
• Stem Cell Research (Non-Embrionic) / Cellular Regeneration
• Budget
• Stelly Revisions
• Increased Number of State Troopers

The role of the Lt. Governor should be expanded by the actions of the office holder.  The office should be used as a platform for bringing fiscal reform to the state and a voice for Traditional Family Values.  The Lt. Governor should be active in promoting legislation that will reduce government spending and develop new educational and job opportunities in the state.

Gary Beard has a proven record of conservative leadership after two terms in the House of Representatives.   He has supported, authored, or co-authored legislation dealing with the following issues:

• Tax reduction and fiscal reform
• Parental choice in education and school accountability
• Pro-life and pro-family values
• Environmental protection and enhancement of drinking water aquifers
• Preventing the cloning of human beings
• Promote legitimate and ethical stem cell research for cures to cancer and diseases
• Improve and expand roads, highways, and transportation systems