Michael Echols
@MichaelEchols
Community minded, energetic and motivated to make positive change in Louisiana. Wednesdays Weekly talk radio show on KMLB Talk 540 or 105.7 FM Echols@Eight
Tune in to Echols @ Eight on Wednesday to understand the SNAP reforms That are needed and the Medicaid gap that no one is talking about. Wednesdays at 8 on Talk 540 or kmlb.com
The GOP reforms to food stamps and Medicaid are common-sense ideas that have public support, though most voters aren’t hearing a defense from Republicans. wsj.com/opinion/no-one…
Join us on Echols at 8 Today. 📈 Rob Cleveland w/ Grow NELA breaks down the Meta project and what it means for jobs in NELA. ⚖️ Jim Patterson from LABI exposes the fraud, waste & abuse inflating Louisiana’s worker’s comp costs. 🔥 Straight talk. Real reform. Don’t miss it.…

Probably the most comprehensive look at who is gutting our hospitals across America. The Landlord Gutting America’s Hospitals revealnews.org/podcast/medica… @SECGov @AGLizMurrill @AGPamBondi @stewartcatheyjr @JayJaymorris3 @TAPressly @luneau_jay @Rep_Miller @realDonaldTrump…
America getting screwed!! The Big Beautiful Bill addresses Medicaid abuse, saving billions in tax dollars by restricting non-citizen access to healthcare benefits. No more footing the bill for illegal immigrants’ ER visits and Medicaid scams.
On @EcholsAt8 breaking down if the Big Beautiful Bill really has the cuts folks say it does — facts over fear. Louisiana’s 2021 House resolutions laid the groundwork on spending reform long before this debate. #LaLeg #BigBeautifulBill
🎙️ Tune into Echols at Eight this week with special guest LT Gov Billy Nungesser! Discover if New Orleans is ready for tourists, get the scoop on upcoming festivals, and explore exciting family-friendly activities before kids go back to school. Tune in live at…

🎥 Why are we spending billions overseas on silly things like gender studies in Pakistan or green buses in Peru… while our own people struggle? That’s why the Build Back Better, Big Beautiful Bill cuts the foreign stupidity spending—and puts America first again. 💪🇺🇸…
Tune in to Echols at Eight TODAY at 8 AM! We're thrilled to welcome ULM's new President, Dr. Carrie Castille, as our special guest. Join us for a discussion on Louisiana’s School of Pharmacy at ULM and Health Sciences for a brighter future! #lalege #ulm KMLB.com

Unpacking PBM reform: Rep Michael Echols delivers in-depth insights on HB264. #LALEGE #PBM #KMLB
CVS in hot water? Louisiana AG's lawsuit could lead to major penalties for alleged personal data misuse. #CVS #DataPrivacy #Lalege @mcuban
In an agricultural stronghold like Louisiana, our schools shouldn’t be ordering processed food from out of state. We should be buying from local farmers and making Louisiana healthy again! #MAHA #MLHA #lalege
We’re breaking down the 2025 legislative session + talking business wins and headaches with Jim Patterson from @LABI_Biz. Catch it on Echols at 8 — streaming live on @KMLB and iHeartRadio! #lalege #LABI #Louisiana

Bravo Governor, @AGLizMurrill , @MichaelEchols for taking on what i believe to be the largest corporate looting of the public in american history… the scale and the amount of money involved is astonishing…
Governor Landry and Attorney General Murrill Press Conference x.com/i/broadcasts/1…
We’re diving into the future of insurance in Louisiana with two heavy hitters: 🧑🌾 Commissioner of Agriculture & Forestry Mike Strain 🏛️ State Rep. Gabe Firment – Insurance Committee Chairman From rising premiums to reform plans, we’re breaking down what’s working, what’s broken,…

Watching the Army’s 250th anniversary parade in D.C. right now….powerful, moving, and deeply American. While some protest about “kings,” they forget this Army was formed to defeat one. Maybe they should be watching this too. 🇺🇸 #Army250 #FreedomIsEarned #AmericaStrong

ICYMI: HB264 is headed to the governor's desk! The @LouisianaHouse voted 100-0 to concur with the Senate's amendments and 67(!!!) Reps. added their names as Co-Authors. See the video below for @MichaelEchols's closing floor speech on HB264... Couldn't have said it better…
Louisiana Senate kills last-minute, anti-pharmacy manager bill; Gov. Jeff Landry could call special session. Via @alysepfeil #lalege #lagov theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/ne… via @theadvocatebr