Democrat John Bel Edwards has released a television ad that says he’s the only gubernatorial candidate who supports an increase in minimum wage. Edwards spoke about his support for raising the wages of the state’s lowest paid workers during a forum in Baton Rouge…:
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Republicans Jay Dardenne and Scott Angelle do not agree there should be an increase. GOP candidate David Vitter did not attend the forum.

State Senate President John Alario is elated that he was invited to be a guest welcoming Pope Francis at the White House tomorrow morning. He says the invitation from President Obama came out of the blue and he’s very humbled by the gesture…:
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The ceremony is scheduled for 8:15 Wednesday morning on the South Lawn of the White House.

The Council for a Better Louisiana has released their 2015 Election Agenda. It provides the group’s recommendations for roads, education, and health care to the next governor and legislature. CABL President Barry Erwin hopes the next governor looks at raising the gas tax in an effort to increase investment in highway infrastructure…:
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The agenda also supports Medicaid expansion in Louisiana and the restructuring of TOPS.

It’s expected we’ll find out more about the injury to Saints quarterback Drew Bree’s shoulder tomorrow. ESPN is reporting Brees has a bruised rotator cuff, but there is no indication of a tear. The Saints play at Carolina Sunday.