Former Louisiana transportation secretary Shawn Wilson is the first major Democrat to enter the governor’s race. Wilson served as DOTD Secretary for seven years before his retirement last week and his former boss will support his candidacy…
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In a statement to the USA Today Network, Governor Edwards says Wilson is exactly the type of leader that will bridge the partisan divides that too often take hold of our politics.

Louisiana is lagging behind when it comes to electric vehicle recharging infrastructure. The website “iSeeCars.com” ranks Louisiana second-worst in the country; behind only Mississippi. Louisiana Clean Fuels Executive Director Ann Vail says the figures are concerning, but things are getting better…:
Cut 10 (11) “…all over the state.”

Increasing screenings to close racial and rural disparities and improving health outcomes among Louisianans is the mission of a new campaign.
Cut 2 (31) “…I’m Teiko Foxx.”

The Ragin Cajuns men’s basketball team is going dancing as they are headed to the NCAA Tournament after beating South Alabama 71-66 in the Sun Belt Tournament Championship game. It’s the second time Coach Bob Marlin has led the Cajuns to the Big Dance
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