Speaker of the House Clay Schexnayder’s election has Democrats celebrating, and conservative Republicans lamenting what it might mean at the State Capitol for the next four years. Schexnayder defeated Sherman Mack in a 60-45 vote, over half of Schexnayder’s votes came from Democrats. House GOP Caucus Chairman Blake Miguez says it’s disappointing to see a Republican court Democrats for power.
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68 of the 105 members in the House are Republicans and a majority the House Republican delegation supported Mack.

Legislative Black Caucus Chairman Randall Gaines celebrated the coalition of moderate Republicans and Democrats who came together to vote for Schexnayder. He says the other option was too extreme.
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Former Saints special teams standout and ALS advocate Steve Gleason will receive the Congressional Gold Medal this afternoon at the US Capitol. Gleason was diagnosed with ALS in 2011 and in that time he has helped over 15,000 people deal with the crippling disease through Team Gleason and his no white flags organization…
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The distinction is the highest honor Congress can bestow on a civilian and fewer than 200 have been a recipient and Gleason is the first NFL player to get the award.

Saints quarterback Drew Brees turns 41-years-old today. Locked on Saints podcast host Ross Jackson expects New Orleans to sign the soon to be free agent to a new contract, even though Brees’ arm strength is not what it once was and that means Sean Payton might have to run the ball more next year…
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