The GOP front-runner in the governor’s race is officially in as Jeff Landry qualifies to have his name on the October 14th ballot. Brooke Thorington has more…
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A major coastal restoration project breaks ground today along the Mississippi River in Belle Chasse. Jeff Palermo has the story…
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Governor John Bel Edwards has directed the Louisiana Pardon Board to consider clemency applications of 56 death row inmates. Jeff Palermo has the story…
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The frontrunner in the governor’s race, Republican Jeff Landry, has qualified for the governor’s race. After filling out the necessary paperwork, Landry touted his experience as a former law enforcement officer, a business owner, and a former economic development director in St. Martin Parish…
Cut 4 (12) “… in the country”
Landry took only two questions from the media covering qualifying at the Secretary of State’s Office. He was asked about increasing teacher pay. Landry’s mother was a school teacher and says the focus should be on what’s best for the children…
Cut 5 (13) “..children first.”
Landry has a big lead in the polls and the endorsement of the state Republican Party. Several Republicans have criticized. But Landry says he’s receiving this support because of his work as the Attorney General the last eight years…
Cut 6 (16) “…we are lagging”
Five main candidates for governor have qualified and two more are expected to join the field today, Republicans Stephen Waguespack and Richard Nelson.
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Federal, state and local officials break ground today in Belle Chasse on the long awaited Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion. Executive assistant to the governor for coastal activities, Bren Haase, says this project uses the power of the Mississippi River to build and sustain thousands acres of wetlands in the Barataria Basin…
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Haase says this is the cornerstone project of Louisiana’s Coastal Master Plan. He says a gated control structure will be built into the levees near Myrtle Grove and that will allow sediment to flow into the wetlands, which will help build land in an area that ‘s experiencing some of the highest rates of land loss in the world…
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Haase says they’ve been discussing this project for decades…
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The Governor’s office is involved in a new initiative to connect foster children with faith-based families, communities, and organizations. First Lady Donna Edwards says every connection makes a difference by identifying potential foster parents, resolving challenges, and providing solutions…
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Edwards says there are over 4,000 children in the state’s foster care system and over four thousand churches in Louisiana. She says if one church could recruit at least one family that helps every child.
Edwards says it requires foster training that provides a great payout for potential foster parents and children…
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Edwards says there are over 4,000 children in the state’s foster care system and over four thousand churches in Louisiana. She says it requires foster training that provides a great payout for potential foster parents and children…
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Anyone interested in becoming a foster parent, should visit LouisianaFirstFoundation.com
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Governor John Bel Edwards has directed the Louisiana Pardon Board to review the clemency applications from 56 death row inmates. Last month, the panel decided not to take them up, on the grounds they were not filed within a year after the inmates’ final appeal was denied.
But Executive Director of the Capital Appeals Project, Cecelia Kappel says the board has heard cases outside of the one year window before…
Cut 13 (09) “…the constitution.”
Last month, the state pardon board returned the clemency applications with no action, after Attorney General Jeff Landry issued a legal opinion saying the board’s own rules prohibit them from hearing them. But Edwards says the Pardon Board rules do allow for consideration.
King Alexander with Louisiana Conservatives Concerned About the Death Penalty believes the board should honor Edwards’ request.
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Edwards opposes the death penalty and his term ends on January 8th. When asked if the board will have enough time to review all 56 requests before that date, Kappel says the board had already set aside a schedule to hear the cases.
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Attorney General Jeff Landry criticized the governor yesterday, claiming he’s trying to circumvent the state’s pardon and parole system.
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The Saints canceled today’s open portion of practice due to the extreme heat. The practice will still occur, but it will be in the indoor facility closed to fans. Coach Dennis Allen says this about the heat and future practices.
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The team used their first two 2023 draft picks on a defensive lineman and a defensive tackle, and Allen says how the team’s biggest need in the offseason has progressed so far.
Cut 17 (10) “…the passer inside”
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LSU football returns to practice today with their large depth of running backs to choose from. Tiger Rag Editor Todd Horne says LSU has eight scholarship running backs, but the three guys who could see the most carries are Josh Williams, Logan Diggs and John Emery….
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Offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock will talk to the media after today’s practice. Coach Brian Kelly there’s great comfort with Denbrock as offensive coordinator.
Cut 19 (15) “…what’s expected.”
Kelly also says Quarterback Jayden Daniels is becoming more of a vocal leader and that comes with his roll on the team.
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