Cleco says it has started its largest grid resiliency investment in the power company’s history. Spokesperson Brooke Buford says the plan includes replacing electronic equipment, undergrounding portions of the system and assessing more than 700 utility poles…

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Buford says the work will reduce outages and shorten restoration times.

There is a tornado watch until 11 PM for a large portion of the state. The watch box covers all of central Louisiana and several parishes just north of I-10. National Weather Service Meteorologist  Brandon Thorne describes the situation…

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Thorne says parishes across central Louisiana could expect to see two to three inches of rain through Saturday. Some areas could see even higher amounts.

The Louisiana House has approved a proposed constitutional amendment that says a governor can not serve more than two terms.

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The governor is already term limited to two consecutive terms, so Chalmette Representative Michael Bayham’s legislation would prevent a governor from serving two consecutive terms, sitting out four years and then running for governor again. The measure heads to the Senate for more discussion.

Governor Jeff Landry is facing a recall petition because of his decision to suspend the U-S House elections after the Supreme Court ruled the state’s Congressional map is unconstitutional. ULM Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says it’s not unusual for a governor to face recall petition, but none of the previous petitions have been successful…

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In 2008, Jindal did not stop lawmakers from approving a legislative pay raise. It angered many voters. Jindal, who was governor at the time, eventually vetoed the bill.