Governor John Bel Edwards message at qualifying was clear: a vote for me is a vote for further increases to education funding.
Edwards says his administration’s dedication to education is what sets him apart from his Republican rivals, and precursor.
Edwards is hoping to earn over 50 percent of the vote in the October primary to avoid a November run-off.
With the governor’s race officially on the two Republicans contenders say they’re ready to take the fight to Governor Edwards, in their own ways. Congressman Ralph Abraham says the Governor has presided over substantial tax increases, and he’d begin unraveling those policies if he takes the Mansion…
Initial reports of an active shooter a Baton Rouge Walmart on Tuesday had many wondering if the Bayou State was the next location of a public mass shooting. East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office Col. Bryan White says after a security sweep of the store, they began to talk to witnesses.
Cut 10 (08) “…video in Walmart.”
Baton Rouge wasn’t the only place startled by a false alarm. A motorcycle muffler backfire last night in New York City’s Times Square caused a panic for those in area.
Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon says he is not worried about the million-dollar war chest Tim Temple has in the race for his position. Donelon made the statement after filing his qualifying paperwork. Donelon says he has been the funding underdog before.
Cut 13 (11) “…and won handily.”
Donelon is aiming to serve a fourth term.