On his Ask the Governor Show, Governor Edwards said he hopes Louisiana’s U-S Senators will vote to confirm Ketanji Brown Jackson to the U-S Supreme Court…
cut 10 (11) “….for her”
Edwards says Judge Brown is qualified and experienced and has support from groups of different political leanings. Confirmation hearings for Jackson begin Monday.

A report from the federal Department of Veterans Affairs recommends the closure of the Alexandria VA hospital. The report is the result of the 2018 Mission Act, which required an assessment of American vets’ current and future health care needs. Senator Bill Cassidy says the same law also requires a safety net for those the Alexandria VA facility would treat…:
Cut 4 (09) “…their private doctor.”
The senator says the report is – just a report. No action has been taken and, there’s no assurance the VA medical center in Pineville WILL close.

A new Jimmie Davis Bridge in northwest Louisiana has taken another step closer to becoming a reality. David Grubb has more…
Cut 2 (34) “…I’m David Grubb.”