A new statewide poll finds President Trump’s favorable rating in Louisiana is 48-percent, but Governor Jeff Landry’s is only 39-percent. JMC Analytics and Polling pollster John Couvillon believes Landry is having a hard time connecting with voters.
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Louisiana Radio Network reached out for response from the governor’s office, and one of his consultants pointed out that the group that paid for the poll, Unite America, supports groups with a strong, liberal bias.
Senator Bill Cassidy is urging the NCAA to explore age limits for collegiate athletes. Cassidy says he initially became concerned following a conversation with a legendary Louisiana collegiate coach.
This comes as more and more schools recruit older athletes from overseas.
A game played in New Orleans is part of the FBI’s evidence that resulted in the arrest of an NBA player for illegal sports betting. Jeff Palermo has the story.
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Yesterday, Governor Landry said SNAP recipients would not get their benefits due to the ongoing federal government shutdown. But today, he seems to be changing his tune. In a statement, his office says Landry is in discussion with other governors across the country and with the state’s legislative leadership, and he’s making it a priority that vulnerable people do not go hungry.