Roads Bill Passes House by Unanimous Vote.
06-13-2007
The Louisiana House of Representatives passed a bill to dedicate existing motor vehicle sales taxes to roads by a vote of 103-0 yesterday.

After lengthy debate about the best way to structure the new roads funds, the House unanimously passed the bill based on work begun last year to dedicate certain existing taxes to roads on an ongoing basis.

"I am deeply gratified that the House has passed this important legislation" said Representative Joel Robideaux. "The bill is not perfect, but this effort represents a non-partisan consensus that Louisiana must make major investments in improving our roads without raising taxes" he said.

The Advertiser supports Robideaux/Michot Roads Plan.
06-12-2007
An opinion editorial in The Daily Advertiser, called on area citizens to contact the Governor and legislators asking for support of the Robideaux-Michot approach to funding road projects. -- read the complete editorial --

Robideaux Transportation Bill would Fund Priority Road Projects.
05-16-2007
Would provide in excess of $300 million annually for roads, more than $3 billion over 10 years.

Robideaux roads plan strikes chord in Livingston Parish.
02-11-2007
This article from the Livingston Parish News describes the strongly favorable response to Representative Robideaux's roads funding proposal.

Congressman Jindal echoes caution on Partisanship.
01-22-2007
Congressman Bobby Jindal, in an email announcing that he will run for Governor, emphasized that he will not begin his campaign until the summer. He urged the Governor and legislature to work together on solving Louisiana's problems in the upcoming legislative session, rather than allowing the politics of the Governor's race to prevent progress.

Robideaux: Partisanship threatens Louisiana.
01-05-2007
It would appear that Washington-style gridlock has come to Louisiana. Our politics has become mired in a pointless argument over who will get credit (or blame) in the recovery process.

Road Proposal would fund $2.7 billion in Projects.
12-11-2006
The Michot / Robideaux Roads Proposal would be the largest roads initiative since the 1930's, without raising taxes.

Representative Robideaux Authors Voter Registration Notification Bill.
03-17-2006
(Lafayette) State Representative Joel Robideaux (I – Lafayette) has authored House Bill 354, requiring the Department of Revenue to notify the Secretary of State when taxpayers file forms indicating they no longer reside in Louisiana

Coastal Protection Highway proposed by Representative Robideaux
11-21-2005
House Concurrent Resolution 61, authored by Representative Robideaux calls on the Department of Natural Resources and the Department of Transportation Development to jointly study the feasibility of the construction of a coastal protection highway from the Texas border to New Orleans.

Representative Robideaux receives 100% rating from Louisiana Association of Business & Industry (LABI).
10-07-2005
State Representative Joel Robideaux was one of only five House members receiving a 100% rating from the Louisiana Association of Business & Industry for the 2004 - 2005 legislative sessions.

Representative Robideaux backs Teacher Pay Amendment.
05-26-2005
"We may have just lost our best chance to increase teacher pay in the near future" said Representative Joel Robideaux, after voting for an Amendment to the House Budget Bill (HB - 1) that would have increased teacher pay by $2,000 per year. The Amendment, authored by Republican Representative Jim Tucker was narrowly defeated, by a vote of 46 to 48.

Joel Robideaux wins Special Election, Thanks Supporters.
04-18-2004
Lafayette CPA Joel Robideaux won election to the 45th District of the Louisiana House of Representatives in the special election to fill the seat vacated by Jerry Luke Leblanc, who left

We Were Duped: The Truth About The Stelly Plan
02-23-2004
As a CPA, I work with individuals everyday that are finding the Stelly Tax Plan both costly and confusing. It was supposed to save us money, but the plan is a carefully disguised increase in taxes on working families.

Joel Robideaux Leads Pack In Campaign Contributions
02-09-2004
Lafayette, LA – The Joel Robideaux campaign for State Representative is leading in campaign contributions, according to reports of the candidates submitted to the Louisiana Ethics Commission.

Joel Robideaux Announces Candidacy For Louisiana State House of Representatives
01-20-2004
Lafayette, LA – Proclaiming that a more conservative, independent, and fiscally responsible approach to running state government is vital to the future of Louisiana and the families of Lafayette Parish, local businessman and CPA Joel Robideaux announced today he is a candidate in the special election for the Louisiana State House of Representatives, District 45.