Republican Legislative Delegation chairman Representative Lance Harris of Alexandria is providing an avenue for residents to provide suggestions on how to improve Louisiana called “Take Back Louisiana.” Harris says the goal of this initiative is to correct the state’s structural issues, focusing on the budget, education, transportation, and state’s rights. Harris says tax reform is at the top of the list…

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He is hopeful voter input through “Take Back Louisiana” will give legislators ideas on how to fix issues that boxed lawmakers in last session.

As part of his “Believe Again” presidential campaign, Governor Bobby Jindal announces he’ll visit all 99 counties in Iowa. LSU Political Science professor Robert Hogan says Jindal’s main goal is to create an intense following at the grassroots level…

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The tour means that Jindal will not spend much time in Louisiana.

The state Department of Transportation says there’s the potential for more traffic delays in the Slidell area as a result of lane closures on Interstate 10. DOTD Spokesperson Rodney Mallett says travelers heading on I-10 east in that area will face morning and nighttime lane closures throughout the weekend…

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He says a lane on westbound I-10, near the Louisiana welcome center, will close at 6 tonight and reopen Monday afternoon.

The Louisiana High School Athletic Association has finalized a four-year agreement with the officials association, keeping high school sporting events on schedule this fall. LHSAA Executive Director Eddie Bonine says he is happy that a multi-year deal was struck…

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The deal still needs approval by state principals during their January meeting.