A Baton Rouge man was arrested last week after he was discovered sleeping on a couch in the Governor’s Mansion. Louisiana State Police revealed the security breach and that 34-year old Reynard Green was booked Wednesday for simple burglary, criminal trespass, damage to property, possession of a narcotic and two counts of battery of a police officer Green allegedly tried to disarm one of the security officers. State Police are evaluating security procedures and have not commented on if Governor Edwards or his family was in the mansion during the incident.
Louisiana has now added jobs over the year for 13 straight months according to the latest jobs report. Matt Doyle also reports the state’s unemployment rate has hit an 11-year low
Scott Woodward will be introduced at LSU’s athletic director today at noon. Woodward and Ed Orgeron are the first all Louisiana AD-football coach tandem since 1955. Commissioner of Administration and longtime friend of Woodward, Jay Dardenne says having locals from the Bayou State running the show in athletics could bring a bright future…
A constitutional amendment to exempt diapers and feminine products from the state sales tax unanimously cleared its first committee, and is on its way to Senate Finance. Amendment sponsor New Orleans Senator JP Morrell says the constitution calls for the exemption of necessities. Morrell says for women and parents, having these products isn’t just some luxury, and the costs can add up for working class moms.
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