The Louisiana Political Hall of Fame will induct its 2024 class tomorrow highlighted by two term Governor John Bel Edwards. Director of Louisiana Political Museum Shonna Moss says Edwards is being honored for his dedication of political service.
“His tenure of is a significant milestone in expanding Medicaid coverage he lowered the state uninsured rate, navigated fiscal changes. He championed comprehensive criminal justice reform.”
This year’s Hall of Fame includes seven new members and one family award. President and General Manager of Louisiana Radio Network Jim Engster is one of the inductees. Moss says Engster has been a talk show host since 1998.
“He’s hosted renowned call-in show “Louisiana Live.” He’s managed WRKF before acquiring Louisiana Radio Network. He has made a mark as the President of Tiger Rag Magazine.”
Other inductees include former State Representative Joe Delpit, Former Senator Louis Lambert, Former newspaper reporter Ed Anderson, Former Chair of the Board of Regents Richard Lipsey, and Former President of the Louisiana Chemical Association Dan Borne’. This year’s event will be held Saturday, April 6th at Hilton Capitol Center in Baton Rouge.
