Governor John Bel Edwards is calling for the resignation of state Senator Troy Brown after his second domestic abuse arrest in less than a year. Don Molino has more…:
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This adds to the already eventful 7 months Edwards has had in office. Jeremy Alford of LaPolitics.com says Edwards quickly had to become a governor who dealt with one crisis after another after being sworn in January 10th…:
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He feels that overall voters are pleased with Edwards for being present in the state’s time of need. Something not always the case with the previous governor.

Democratic Vice Presidential candidate Tim Kaine will be in New Orleans this evening to raise campaign money. Political analyst Clancy Dubos says Hillary Clinton and Kaine will have to ramp up their campaign efforts in the South because if Donald Trump’s popularity continues to decline, they could have a shot at winning the Bayou State…:
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It will be Kaine’s first visit to Louisiana since he was nominated last week.

A longtime leader in state government died in a tragic two-vehicle accident Tuesday afternoon in Natchitoches. 84-year-old Former state Representative Jimmy D. Long Sr. served in the House of Representatives for 32 years, and was on the UL-System Board of Supervisors for the past 15. Governor John Bel Edwards said Long dedicated his life to public service and embodied the hardworking spirit of Louisiana, and will be sorely missed.