Governor John Bel Edwards has had a busy 100 days in office, reaching that mark today. He’s following through with expanding Medicaid, and was successful in raising taxes, wiping out most of the 900 million dollar current budget year deficit. LSU Political Science professor Wayne Parent..:
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Edwards has also had to deal with a series of weather-related tragedies.

A proposed law that would let genetic parents of surrogacy babies immediately become guardians of the child is headed to the House Floor. Currently a child born to a surrogate is considered the infant’s mother. President of the Louisiana Family Forum Gene Mills says they oppose third party gestational surrogacy…:
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But supporters says his measure protects both genetic parents and the surrogate.

A reserve New Orleans Police officer and longtime friend of Will Smith, has been removed from service as the investigation into the death of the former Saints player continues. NOPD says the move is being made out of an abundance of caution and to protect the integrity of the probe.

Governor John Bel Edwards’ monthly call-in radio show begins today on the Louisiana Radio Network. Halen Doughty has more…:
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You can find the list of stations that will air the show at louisianaradionetwork.com.