"Hometown Opportunities"
Charlie Melancon's economic development plan in a nutshell

* Growing Louisiana Industries, Attracting New Companies

* Incentives for Small Business and Key Industries to Create Jobs, Provide Healthcare

* Reining in Healthcare Costs to Increase Family Income

* Investing in Education

* Investing in Worker Training and On-going Education

* Tax Relief for Middle Income Families

* Protecting Louisiana Jobs

* Cracking Down on Reckless Corporations

* Protecting and Promoting Agriculture, Fishing and Shrimping

* Investing in Infrastructure

* Battling Coastal Erosion