Governor Bobby Jindal issues an executive order that would have the same effect as a so called “religious freedom” bill that failed to pass out of a House committee Tuesday. U-L Lafayette Political Science Professor Pearson Cross predicts there will be a lawsuit…

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Jindal says his executive order prevents the executive branch of state government from taking adverse action against people, charities and family owned businesses who have deep religious beliefs that marriage is between a man and a woman.

According to a recent survey by the LSU Public Policy Research lab, voters in Louisiana are still not engaged in the upcoming Governor’s race. The numbers show only 25% of people here are following news about the election. PPRL Director Dr. Michael Henderson says voters ages 18-29 are paying the least amount of attention…

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Henderson says they also found that 38% of voters say they are satisfied with the current slate of candidates running for governor in the October 24 election.

A House bill by Baton Rouge Representative Blake Miguez that would allow elementary school students to be taught gun safety clears the House and now heads to the Senate. Hammond Representative Chris Broadwater says he supports the measure because very often parents are not teaching their children proper safety measures when it comes to things like guns…

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The legislation passed on a 93-3 vote.

Today, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is expected to announce that the Louisiana black bear will be officially removed from the threatened species list. The Louisiana black bear is the the inspiration for the Teddy Bear that was created after a hunting trip in the area by then President Teddy Roosevelt. LDWF Secretary Robert Barham says Roosevelt’s great-grandson, Theodore Roosevelt IV, will be on hand for the announcement…

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The announcement will take place at the Governor’s Mansion.