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Rep. Karen St. Germain
D- Pierre Part

In 2003, Karen St. Germain was elected to the Louisiana House of Representative. Her district encompasses Assumption and Iberville Parishes. Karen serves as the chair for House Transportation Committee. Prior to being elected as State Representative, Karen worked as a legislative aide to former Representatives Charlie Melancon and Audrey McCain.

Karen has represented the people of District 60 for the past eight years. She has been Legislator of the year by the Child Care Association of Louisiana, Inc., Conservation Legislator of the year by the Louisiana Wildlife Federation and the National Wildlife Federation, Legislator of the year by the Louisiana State Troopers Association in 2006. In 2006 and 2008 Karen was named Legislator of the year by the Louisiana State Firemen’s Association. Karen was awarded Legislator of the Year by the Professional Fire Fighters Association of Louisiana in 2009.

Karen is married to Kenneth St. Germain, together they have three sons. They reside in Pierre Part. Karen loves representing the people of District 60 and enjoys every opportunity to visit with them.

Current Topic


05/13 - Medicaid Expansion: Take it or Leave it?

Should Louisiana expand Medicaid benefits to subsidize national healthcare coverage or not?

Coming Soon!


06/13 - STEM Status: Science, Technology, Engineering & Math in Louisiana

How can Louisiana better equip its citizens for future STEM positions?

Recent Topics


04/13 - Louisiana Coastal Concerns: BP & Beyond

What are viable strategies for addressing our coastal erosion in light of sea level rise, subsidence, hurricanes and oil spills?


03/13 - Tax Reform 2013

What would these changes mean for Louisiana’s low and middle income families?


02/13 - Preventable: HIV/AIDS in Louisiana

So how is Louisiana confronting this health issue?


01/13 - Newtown: A Louisiana Perspective

Where does Louisiana stand in this national discussion on guns and mental health?

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