Before the start of the legislative session, bills had been filed to address the state’s congressional map in case a Supreme Court ruling came down during the session, and the Senate Governmental Affairs Committee will begin public discussion Friday. Tyler Bridges, a political reporter with The Advocate, says whatever new map is adopted will likely lead to the ouster of Cleo Fields, Troy Carter – or both.
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John Fleming and Julia Letlow held a 90-minute debate this morning on the Moon Griffon Show. Fleming, who’s been accused of being weak on border security in a third-party attack ad connected with Governor Landry, used the occasion to say he’s all for secure borders.
Two Baton Rouge residents launch a recall effort against Governor Landry in the wake of his suspension of the U.S. House primaries. Joe Gallinaro reports.
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Gas prices jumped again overnight. Triple-A says the current statewide average for a gallon of regular stands at $3.92. That’s up 2 cents from yesterday, and nearly 20 cents higher than a week ago.
Jazz Fest organizers announced the attendance for the 2026 Festival over the 8 days topped 475-thousand.