All of Louisiana’s 8 electors selected Donald Trump for president, and Mike Pence for vice president. Lloyd Harsch spoke following the vote and told reporters he’d received over 90,000 emails and several hundred letters from people urging him not to vote for Mr. Trump. He says he considered every candidate and all of their options…:
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The vote took place in the Senate chambers at the State Capitol. There were a few outside, urging the electors not to vote for Trump, because they are concerned about the country’s future…
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Trump did receive the necessary 270 votes from the electoral college. The vote will be officially read when Congress convenes next month.
Following the declaration of a public health emergency in St. Joseph, Governor John Bel Edwards visited the Tensas Parish town today. Michelle Southern has more…
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It’s a cold night in Louisiana, but warmer weather is on the way….
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That’s Matt Hemingway with the National Weather Service, who says expect another cold start to the day tomorrow with low temperatures ranging from the mid 20s to the low 30s.