Today is the statistical peak of the hurricane season, but it is a little soon to binge on your remaining storm snacks. Kevin Barnhart has the story.
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With Congress back in session following the summer recess, Democrats are pushing to pass legislation to expand background checks for gun purchases. Louisiana Republican Senator Clay Higgins says he wants to protect second amendment rights…
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Republican leaders say they will not pass any gun control bill without the blessing of President Trump.

Medical marijuana has been available in Louisiana for a little over a month and the program’s future is a major issue in the race for Agriculture Commissioner, the department in charge of regulation. Incumbent Ag Commissioner, Republican Mike Strain, says 10,000 vials have been produced under his department’s watch, and he expects the medical marijuana program to keep growing.
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Democratic challenger, Charlier Greer from Natchitoches Parish, says now that the product is available, the state needs to do more research…
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Another Democratic challenger, Margee Green, wants to legalize the recreational use of marijuana….
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The election is October 12th.