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Line 32: − + − − − Hines was a member of America's Wetland Foundation, dedicated to reversing Southern Louisiana's eroding coastline. Hines' many charitable donations included: American Cancer Society, Patron of the Meals on Wheels Program, University of New Orleans Foundation, Food For The Poor, Trinity Christian Community, Harrell Park Boosters, Contemporary Arts Center, New Orleans Film Society, Jewish Family Services, New Orleans Sports School, Mia Heart Foundation, WYES Public Television, Southern Christian Leadership Conference, Bridge House, March of Dimes, Hollygrove Farmers Market, Leonidas House, UNITY of Greater New Orleans, Victims and Citizens Against Crime, Early Childhood and Family Learning Foundation, Dress For Success, Warren Easton Charter Foundation, Audubon Institute, Colin Goodier Medical Scholarship Fund, Louisiana Retired Teachers Association, and the Oak Street Association.<ref name=hines/> − + − − Hines is employed by Capital Investment Management, Inc., a New Orleans-based holding company for real estate and venture capital investments. − Hines was an Advisory Board Member of Enhanced Capital Partners, a national investment firm, specializing in investments in small and mid-size companies. − − A practicing [[Roman Catholic]], he often visits with churches of all denominations.<ref name=hines/>+
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As a member of the Louisiana House of Representatives, Hines served on the Judiciary, Civil Law and Procedure, Health and Welfare, Joint Highway Priority Construction on Transportation, and the House and Joint Homeland Security Committees.<ref name=hines/>
As a member of the Louisiana House of Representatives, Hines served on the Judiciary, Civil Law and Procedure, Health and Welfare, Joint Highway Priority Construction on Transportation, and the House and Joint Homeland Security Committees.<ref name=hines/>
After completing his first year in the legislature, Hines was voted 3rd "Best Legislator" by readers of ''The Gambit,'' the largest weekly newspaper in Louisiana.
After completing his first year in the legislature, Hines was voted 3rd "Best Legislator" by readers of ''The Gambit,'' the largest weekly newspaper in Louisiana.In 2009, Hines became the first elected official in the United States to propose legislation that he authored prior to the 2009 legislative session on Policy Pitch, an innovative, on-line forum that allows ordinary citizens to present new policy ideas at the local and state level, collaborate with others to refine and promote their policies, and transform that online communication into real world action.><ref name=hines/>
In 2009, Hines became the first elected official in the United States to propose legislation that he authored prior to the 2009 legislative session on Policy Pitch, an innovative, on-line forum that allows ordinary citizens to present new policy ideas at the local and state level, collaborate with others to refine and promote their policies, and transform that online communication into real world action.><ref name=hines/>
Hines was appointed by the Speaker of the House to serve on the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission, dedicated to preserving [[Abraham Lincoln|Lincoln]]'s legacy in the classrooms. He was appointed to the Louisiana Information Technology Advisory Board.. In 2009, Hines was appointed to represent Louisiana as a member of the Human Services and Welfare Committee of the National Conference of State Legislatures. Hines served as a member of the board of directors of the Early Childhood and Family Learning Foundation, Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Louisiana, and the New Orleans Area Habitat For Humanity<ref name=hines/>
Hines was appointed by the Speaker of the House to serve on the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission, dedicated to preserving [[Abraham Lincoln|Lincoln]]'s legacy in the classrooms. He was appointed to the Louisiana Information Technology Advisory Board.. In 2009, Hines was appointed to represent Louisiana as a member of the Human Services and Welfare Committee of the National Conference of State Legislatures. Hines served as a member of the board of directors of the Early Childhood and Family Learning Foundation, Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Louisiana, and the New Orleans Area Habitat For Humanity<ref name=hines/>
After indicating that he would not seek reelection to the House, Hines announced his candidacy for Louisiana Secretary of State in the October 22 nonpartisan blanket [[primary]] against incumbent, and ultimate victor, Republican [[Tom Schedler]] of St. Tammany Parish in suburban New Orleans The post is now held by the Republican [[Kyle Ardoin]], a former Democrat. Hines withdrew from that election three days after then House [[Speaker]] [[Jim Tucker (Louisiana politician)|Jim Tucker]] announced that he was running for the seat.<ref>http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2011/08/rep_walker_hines_withdraws_fro.html</ref> Thereafter, Hines said that he would seek no office in 2011 but could return to elective politics at some time in the future.<ref name=hines>Walker Hines For Secretary of State, walkerhines.com, accessed May 12, 2022.</ref>
After indicating that he would not seek reelection to the House, Hines announced his candidacy for Louisiana Secretary of State in the October 22 nonpartisan blanket [[primary]] against incumbent, and ultimate victor, Republican [[Tom Schedler]] of St. Tammany Parish in suburban New Orleans The post is now held by the Republican [[Kyle Ardoin]], a former Democrat. Hines withdrew from that election three days after then House [[Speaker]] [[Jim Tucker (Louisiana politician)|Jim Tucker]] announced that he was running for the seat.<ref>http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2011/08/rep_walker_hines_withdraws_fro.html</ref> Thereafter, Hines said that he would seek no office in 2011 but could return to elective politics at some time in the future.<ref name=hines>Walker Hines For Secretary of State, walkerhines.com, accessed May 12, 2022.</ref>
Hines' previously worked in [[television]] production at [[Warner Bros]]s in Burbank, [[California]]; Staff Assistant to Democratic former U.S. Representative Christopher "Chris" John; production assistant for [[CBS]] News in New York City; Research Assistant at the Inner Consortium for Political and Social Research at the University of Michigan; and analyst at The Cypress Group, LLC in Washington D.C.<ref name=hines/>
Hines' previously worked in [[television]] production at [[Warner Bros. Entertainment]] in Burbank, [[California]]; Staff Assistant to Democratic former U.S. Representative Christopher "Chris" John; production assistant for [[CBS]] News in New York City; Research Assistant at the Inner Consortium for Political and Social Research at the University of Michigan; and analyst at The Cypress Group, LLC in Washington D.C.<ref name=hines/>
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Hines is employed by Capital Investment Management, Inc., a New Orleans-based holding company for real estate and venture capital investments. He is a former advisory board member of Enhanced Capital Partners, a national investment firm which specializes in investments in small and mid-size companies.<ref name=hines/>
In January 2016, Hines endorsed Senator [[Marco Rubio]] of [[Florida]] in Rubio's bid to be the GOP presidential nominee, a designation won instead by [[Donald Trump]].
In January 2016, Hines endorsed Senator [[Marco Rubio]] of [[Florida]] in Rubio's bid to be the GOP presidential nominee, a designation won instead by [[Donald Trump]].