State Treasurer John Schroder becomes the second major candidate to run for governor. Jeff Palermo has the story…:

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An update on that double homicide in Luling, in St. Charles Parish. Deputies says it appears that father and son shot each other during a heated domestic dispute. The victims re 74-year-old Glen Bourgeois and 35-year-old Ryan Bourgeois. The investigation is ongoing.

Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser says a lawsuit filed against him by longtime State Librarian Rebecca Hamilton is possibly politically motivated. Hamilton alleges Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser fired her and had her marched out of her office after she reported him to the FBI and other investigators over what she calls “questionable contracts.” On Jim Engster’s “Talk Louisiana” radio show Monday, Nungesser says he had nothing to do with Hamilton being placed on administrative leave…:

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Hamilton is not fired, and continues to collect her state salary. Nungesser says he suspects the lawsuit was intended to hurt him politically. His announcement on his intentions for the fall election is expected tomorrow morning.

A state attorney general’s opinion rules that folks CAN get a medical marijuana prescription via telemedicine. The state’s Medical Marijuana Board says an in-office visit was required. State Rep. Joe Marino, who authored the legislation, says the ruling also helps those in rural areas…:

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He says medical marijuana still needs revisions so it’s more accessible and affordable.