A judge ruled in favor of Attorney General Jeff Landry in the suit filed by the governor for blocking state contracts that contained anti-LGBT discrimination language. Landry says the governor can’t issue executive orders that don’t support a current law.
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Sean Sullivan with Forum for Equality Foundation says this ruling is another setback for the LGBT community in Louisiana.
LSU President F. King Alexander went before the House Appropriations Committee and expressed his concerns over the 16th budget cut in nine years that the school is facing. Alexander says at some point the state needs to invest in the next generation of students.
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Former US Representative Charlie Melancon has resigned as the state’s wildlife and fisheries secretary. Governor John Bel Edwards issued a statement saying it’s time to take the department in a different direction. Edwards says while there will be a transitional period, there are positive reforms that can be made to correct the issues made under the previous administration.
Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser wants to boost international travel throughout Louisiana. Don Molino has more…
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