The Louisiana House has approved a bill that would change congressional, statewide, legislative, and certain judicial elections to closed primaries. If it becomes law, the Republican and Democratic Party can set up a rule that says only registered voters of their party can vote in the primaries. Harahan Representative John Illg says he’s hearing from Independents who do not like this…
Carencro Representative Julie Emerson is the sponsor of the legislation. Emerson says the political parties should have more of a say on which candidate ends up on the general election ballot…
Cut 12 (10) “…general election ballot.”
Emerson’s bill passed on a 64-40 vote. But New Orleans Representative Matthew Willard says there was a recent poll that showed the public favors the state’s unique jungle primary.
Nicholls State University has received a $3-million donation, the largest in the school’s history. The Mary and Al Danos Family Foundation commitment will be used to construct a new College of Business Administration. Nicholls’ spokesperson Jerad David says the atrium in the new building will be named after The Brady Family, thanks to their recent donation. He says they hope these donations will inspire others.
Louisiana is thawing out today and expected to warm up into the mid 60’s Thursday but Montra Lockwood with the National Weather Service Lake Charles says after the quick reprieve, expect a frigid weekend temperatures.
Expect warmer temperatures next week.