Governor John Bel Edwards is set to make a major economic development announcement this afternoon. In a release, the news was called “one of the most significant economic development announcements in Louisiana history.” It gave no other information other than location and time, 2pm at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.

The State Department of Health is saying that Attorney General Jeff Landry is not speaking truth in blaming Medicaid Expansion on fueling the opioid epidemic. L-D-H Chief of Staff Andrew Tuozzollo says there is solid data that shows the state has been successful at limiting painkiller prescriptions…:
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He says Medicaid expansion has also helped thousands get treatment for addiction to painkillers.

A new phone app has been created to help you keep tabs on how elected officials vote on various issues. Jeff Palermo has more about OnPoint:
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This week, two years from now, voters will cast their ballots for Louisiana’s next governor. Governor Edwards says he intends to run again, so Pollster Bernie Pinsonat says expect GOP leaders to keep attacking the governor on various issues…:
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