Republican Baton Rouge Congressman Garret Graves has told supporters he will not run for governor this year. Political consultant Roy Fletcher says Graves’ decision is not a surprise…
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In an email to supporters, Graves says it’s clear that the best service he can provide to Louisiana and the next governor is by building upon recent wins in the U-S Congress.

Meanwhile, the crowded field of gubernatorial candidates has its first major Democrat in the race as former DOTD Secretary Shawn Wilson has officially thrown his hat into the ring. Wilson says it was his grandchildren who inspired him to run for the state’s highest elected position…
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Wilson has also received the endorsement of Governor John Bel Edwards.

A study from I-see-cars-dot-com ranks Louisiana as the second least eletric vehicle friendly state in the country, with just over 500 public chargers based on data from the U-S Department of Energy. But Louisiana Clean Fuels Executive Director Ann Vail says the state will install chargers along interstate corridors this year and the private sector is also stepping up…
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New Saints quarterback Derek Carr has signed a four-year deal worth a reported 150-million dollars, with 100-million in guaranteed money. Locked on Saints Podcast host, Ross Jackson, says the contract is cap friendly…
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The Saints will likely need to restructure wide receiver Michael Thomas’ contract and they also have to improve the offensive line.