A New Orleans-area lawmaker’s effort to prevent a governor from serving more than two consecutive terms continues to make its way through the legislative process. Jeff Palermo has the story.
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There was speculation that Lane Kiffin might add former national champion head coach Ed Orgeron to his staff when Kiffin was hired at LSU. That speculation became a reality last night when LSU announced that Coach O is returning to LSU and will serve as a special assistant to recruiting and defense. The 64-year-old hasn’t coached since he was fired by LSU in 2021.
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Debate on a congressional map that reduces the number of majority Black districts from two to one shifts over to the House today as the Governmental Affairs committee discusses the Senate-approved map. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says it’ll be a lengthy hearing, with dozens of people expected to.
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Current Democratic Congressman Cleo Fields is expected to lose his seat if this new map becomes law.
Most political analysts believe that whoever wins the Republican Senate runoff between Julia Letlow and John Fleming will easily beat the Democratic nominee. But Democratic political strategist James Carville, says he thinks it’ll be a lot closer as Democrats had a very strong turnout in the primary, despite Democrats being greatly outspent.