President Trump announces a visit to Lake Charles scheduled for Friday in an effort to rally voters to show up to the polls on Saturday for the primary election and vote for one of the two GOP candidates in the Governor’s race. Trump made the announcement Sunday via Twitter.
The governor’s race may be soaking up most of the oxygen but down ballot the campaign for Insurance Commissioner is tight as we enter the final week of the campaign…
President Trump visits Louisiana Friday, but his son Don Trump, Jr. will be part of a rally in Lafayette today. UL Lafayette Poli Sci Professor Pearson Cross says those close to the President are stepping up efforts to unseat Gov. Edwards.
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The event begins at noon at the Cajundome Convention Center. The visit from Trump, Jr. comes following a weekend rally attended by Vice President Pence in Kenner.
Food Stamp benefits are going up about two to four dollars a month for Louisiana recipients thanks to a national cost of living readjustment. Department of Children and Family Services Economic Stability Director Kim Matherne says it’s part of the yearly change to the program, and how much more you’ll receive is based on your household’s size.
The minimum allotment has also risen from 15 to 16 dollars.