Small business optimism is up, but the National Federation of Independent Business calls for a change in the governor’s mansion in the fall election. Kevin Barnhart has the story.
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The governor’s race four years ago was a bloodbath that featured a slate of Republicans who tore into former Senator David Vitter, over his personal life. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says don’t expect that level of venom this year.
Governor Edwards signed legislation today that will bring ridesharing services like Uber and Lyft statewide. Previously, ridesharing services only operated in the state’s major cities and not present in many rural and suburban communities, or Alexandria. Uber spokesperson Evangeline George says they had success expanding into rural areas once similar legislation passed in other states.
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.
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Sandifer says investigators are uncertain why Girior fled from the initial crash, adding the investigation continues.