With the legislative session in the books, the state’s political focus shifts to the governor’s race and the October 12th primary. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat expects the race to remain fairly positive, but there’s three major candidates, and likely only one Republican will make it through to a potential November 16th run-off. As the clock ticks down and a GOP frontrunner emerges, there’s a chance the odd Republican out could start getting feisty.
A run-off would be necessary if none of the three candidates earn more than 50 percent of the vote.
the National Federation of Independent Business says their hoping for a new governor in the fall, but in the mean time small business optimism is up according to their latest survey. NFIB State Director Dawn Starns says in addition to the wrap up of the legislative session, the new tax code on the national level is contributing to the rise.
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Governor Edwards signed legislation today that will bring ridesharing services like Uber and Lyft statewide. Uber spokesperson Evangeline George says this law will help increase tourism throughout the state as there are visitors who are interested in seeing more than just the big city sights.
Previously, ridesharing services only operated in the state’s major cities and not present in many rural and suburban communities.
A Houma man is dead after State Police say he wrecked his car into a tree following another crash where he fled the scene. Trooper Jared Sandifer says 44-year-old Ricky Giroir Jr. was driving a Dodge Durango southbound on Highway 315 in Terrebonne when the initial crash happened. Sandifer says investigators are uncertain why Girior fled from the initial crash, adding the investigation continues.
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