Governor John Bel Edwards re-election campaign announces he raised $3.6 million in campaign funds during his first year in office. According to finance reports, the governor ended 2016 with $3.2 million on hand. UL-Lafayette political science professor Pearson Cross says being well liked helps while raising money…:
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Louisiana State Police is ramping up enforcement in New Orleans for 2017 Carnival season and this weekend’s NBA All-Star Game. Trooper Melissa Matey encourages revelers to say something to police if you see suspicious activity…:
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She says LSP will send 165 troopers to the Crescent City.

Baton Rouge Representative Steve Carter says letting the public decide whether to increase the gas tax to raise funds for traffic relief projects would be one option. He says asking a Republican dominated legislature to pass a 23 cent gas tax increase outright would be a tall order..:
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He says they want most of the program’s money to go to Baton Rouge projects where they are badly needed.

Former LSU star running back Leonard Fournette has signed an endorsement-partnership deal with New Orleans based Life10 Electrolyte beverage. Roc Nation represents Fournette and its branding President Michael Yormark says the all-star athlete could’ve gone with the Gatorades of the world but chose a local brand to promote…:
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He says through the partnership, Fournette owns a small part of the company.