US Senator David Vitter fired a salvo in his feud with New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu over Landieu’s desire to remove Confederate monuments in the city. Political analyst Clancy Dubos says it should not have come as a surprise that the senator would lash out at Landrieu…

cut 5 (11) “of his M.O.”

He says the Confederate monument issue is one that appeals to conservatives across the state.

An LSU Public Policy Research Lab survey finds 59-percent of residents are disgruntled over the direction the state is heading. Researcher Michael Henderson says when we elect a new governor, we’ll likely see more saying Louisiana is moving in the right direction. He says he’s seen this trend before…

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He says when you break it down further, 62% of registered voters surveyed said the state is heading in the wrong direction.

A Tulane study raises concerns about adverse side effects when taking statins. Dr. Eckhard Alt, director of cardiovascular research, says statins increase stem cell aging and death rates, diminishing their DNA repair abilities which cause these side effects…

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Statins are known to lower cholesterol and help patients with cardiovascular disease.

A large portion of southwest Louisiana has been designated as having severe drought conditions by the US Drought Monitor. Donovan Landreneau, with the National Weather Service in Lake Charles, says after a wet spring it’s been a dry and hot summer…

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The area of severe drought covers Calcasieu, Lafayette and into Iberia, St. Mary and Terrebonne parishes.

A survey from the LSU Public Policy Research Lab finds Louisiana residents are becoming more disgruntled over the direction the state is heading. Researcher Michael Henderson says in January 45% of respondents said the state is moving in the wrong direction, they asked that question again this summer and the percentage is up to 59…

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Henderson says when we have a new governor, he’s sure we’ll see more citizens saying Louisiana is moving in the right direction.

The political feud between US Senator David Vitter and New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu ramped up this week. Vitter criticized Landrieu for holding public meetings concerning the removal of Confederate monuments in the city. Political analyst Clancy Dubos feels this is a calculated move by Vitter to improve his poll numbers…

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Recent polls have shown that Vitter’s support is slipping.

A study from Tulane raises concerns about adverse side effects when taking statins, which is known to lower cholesterol and help patients with cardiovascular disease. Dr. Eckhard Alt, director of cardiovascular research for Tulane, says he’s found how statins could lead to memory loss, muscle problems, and an increased risk for diabetes…

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Alt says statins prevent stem cells from growing into beneficial bone and cartilage cells. He says studying what statins do to stem cells gives researchers a new explanation for those problems.

A statewide survey finds few Louisiana voters are paying attention to the governor’s race. Emeli Gunn has more…
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There’s been a lot of discussion across the state this summer about confederate monuments. There was a lengthy hearing about that subject in New Orleans today and the city’s Historic District Landmarks Commission voted to remove four confederate monuments from where they currently stand. The proposal still needs city council approval.

The Jindal Administration has added tracking devices to state vehicles as a way to monitor employee driving habits. Jan Cassidy, assistant commissioner for procurement, believes the GPS will make state workers more responsible drivers…:
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The program is expected to save the state $30 million over the next five years in fuel, maintenance, and insurance cost reductions.

The Louisiana Lottery Corporation’s revenue is up for the 5th consecutive year as it ended its 2015 fiscal year with 453 million dollars which is more than 3 million dollars from the prior year. Lottery Spokesperson Kim Chopin says they’re excited about this progress because it benefits the state.
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Chopin credits the increase to the rise in popularity of scratch-offs.

Governor Bobby Jindal’s administration announces that GPS tracking devices will be installed on over 10 thousand state-owned vehicles…
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After some rather heated testimony and dozens of arguments -both pro and con, the Historic District Landmark Commission in New Orleans voted to recommend to the City Council that four Confederate-era leaders monuments be moved from their current locations. There are future meetings scheduled with more commissions before a final decision is made.
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According to a survey conducted by LSU’s Public Policy Research Lab a few weeks ago, less than one third of Louisiana voters are paying attention to the governor’s race. Research Director Mike Henderson says the number is actually 29 percent….
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The highest favorable AND unfavorable marks went to Republican Senator David Vitter.

The Louisiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence is warning against telling women to arm themselves as a form of protection from abuse. In response to the recent Geismar murder of Monica Johnson allegedly at the hands of her estranged husband, some have advocated that battered women get guns. LCADV Executive Director Beth Meeks says it raises risk…:
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The Jindal administration has begun installing GPS tracking devices on over 10,000 state vehicles. Those devices will follow routes, monitor speeds, and chart driving habits. Jan Cassidy, the Assistant Commissioner for Procurement, says there are many benefits…
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The program is expected to save the state $30 million over the next five years.

Since the bludgening death of a Geismar woman allegedly by her estranged husband, there has been support to the idea that battered women need to get guns to protect themselves. Not a good idea, according to the Louisiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence Executive Director Beth Meeks…
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New survey numbers from LSU’s Public Policy Research Lab shows less than one third of voters in Louisiana are paying attention to the governor’s race. Research Director Mike Henderson says Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne leads in net favorability at plus 21, followed by US Senator David Vitter with plus 15…
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The Louisiana Lottery Corporation’s revenue is up for the 5th consecutive year, with a total of 453 million dollars in revenue; which is more than 3 million dollars from the prior year, thanks in part to the scratch-off games. Lottery Spokesperson Kim Chopin says the big games are less popular because the number of players has grown throughout the country and jackpots are getting hit faster and more frequently…
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LSU’s Public Policy Research Lab has conducted a survey that reveals that less than one third of voters in Louisiana are paying attention to the governor’s race. Research Director Mike Henderson says their survey also found that Republican US Senator David Vitter is the most well-known.
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He says Vitter is the most polarizing, with high favorable AND unfavorable numbers.

Over 10,000 vehicles owned by state government agencies are getting GPS tracking devices, that will follow routes, monitor speeds, and chart driving habits in state vehicles. Jan Cassidy, Assistant Commissioner for Procurement for the jindal adminstration points out that other states already have this, but on a smaller scale…
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In response to the recent Geismar murder of Monica Johnson allegedly at the hands of her estranged husband, some have advocated that abused women get guns. The Louisiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence says it’s not a great idea, since only 7 percent of women used a gun succesfully in self-defense, and 9 out of 10 are in prison for killing their partner…
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For the 5th year in a row, The Louisiana Lottery Corporation’s revenue is up over three million from the previous year. Lottery Spokesperson Kim Chopin says that 453 million dollars in revenue is attributed to Powerball and Mega- Millions, and the scratch-offs offer players even more chances to win…
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