Once the two U.S. House runoffs are behind us next month, attention will fully turn to the gubernatorial election which is now less than 11 months away. Among the Democrats considering a run is Alexandria Senator Jeff Luneau, who says he will be discussing his options with his family.
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Gary Crockett has already said he’s in; and the man who beat him out for the Democratic U.S. Senate nomination, Jamie Davis, is considering a run as well.
The Tax Foundation says Louisiana is becoming a more competitive state, now ranking it 23rd overall, up nine spots from a year ago. Louisiana Revenue Secretary Jarrod Coniglio says while tax reforms enacted last year are a good start, Governor Landry would like to go further.
The federal government is giving Louisiana a helping hand in fighting feral hogs. Kace Kieschnick reports.
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The CDC says Louisiana leads the nation in the number of flu cases reported. It says several parishes, including East Baton Rouge, West Baton Rouge, Lafayette and St. Tammany, are reporting elevated rates of flu-like symptons. Health officials are urging you to take all the appropriate precautions, including getting your annual flu vaccine.