The field in the upcoming Governor’s race is set with qualifying now closed in the October 14th primary. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says Republican Attorney General Jeff Landry remains in a good position to make the expected November runoff…:
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He says former transportation secretary Shawn Wilson, the lone major Democrat in the race, is also likely to make the runoff. Early voting begins September 30th.

A day after Governor John Bel Edwards asked the Louisiana Board of Pardons to consider clemency for 56 death row inmates, hearing dates are now planned. Executive Director of the Louisiana District Attorney’s Association Loren Lampert criticizes the governor’s request:
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The board has so far scheduled 20 hearings.

The monthly survey of small business owners nationwide finds labor quality remains the biggest concern. National Federation of Independent Business director Dawn McVea says 42-percent of owners report job openings are hard to fill, which is historically high…:
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But McVea says this latest survey did find that optimism among small business owners is gradually improving.