State Press Release

Louisiana Greens to File for Major Party Status

Green Party of Louisiana
www.LaGreens.org

August 04, 2005

CONTACT:
Jason Neville, 504-338-3683, nevitate@gmail.com

Green Party of Louisiana to File For Major Party Status
Fastest-Growing Party in Louisiana; First Qualified Progressive Party on La. Ballot since 1916

WHAT: Surpassing the 1,000 registrations needed for major party status, the Green Party of Louisiana will file qualification papers with the La. Secretary of State in Baton Rouge to become Louisiana's newest major party. The Green Party opposes the war in Iraq and is the only political party in Louisiana calling for raises to the minimum wage, reparations for African-Americans, full gay rights, full funding for Charity Hospital, and developing sustainable/renewable energy.

WHERE: Sec. of State Elections Division: 8549 United Plaza Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA 70809. This is off Essen just south of the I-12; plenty of parking available.

WHEN: 11AM on Monday August 8, 2005

Representatives from the Green Party of Louisiana will be available for comment immediately following the filing.

For additional information or to schedule an interview before the event, please contact:

Jason Neville
504-338-3683
nevitate@gmail.com
http://www.LaGreens.org

Green Party of the United States
www.gp.org

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