Clay Higgins is the first Republican from Louisiana’s House delegation to make an endorsement in the governor’s race. Higgins is backing fellow Congressman Ralph Abraham. U-L Lafayette Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says the endorsement comes after Republican candidate Eddie Rispone attacked Abraham in a campaign ad…
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The Louisiana Republican Party issued a statement earlier this year urging candidates to refrain from in-party fighting.

Louisiana politicos are keeping a close eye on the legislative contests to see if Republicans can get a 70-seat supermajority in the House. LSU Assistant Professor of Political Communication Mike Henderson says Republicans have a solid opportunity to gain enough seats to override a governor’s veto.
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A new report indicates the energy savings sector saw solid growth in employment in Louisiana from 2017 to 2018…
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Beauregard, Calcasieu and Cameron Parishes are under a flash flood watch until Thursday night as Tropical Depression Imelda moves into Texas. Eastern rain bands from Imelda could produce up to four inches through tomorrow night. The rest of south Louisiana will scattered thunderstorms today.