Now that State Senator Blake Miguez has thrown his name into the rase for US Senate, there will be THREE candidates in next April’s Republican primary, including incumbent Bill Cassidy and State Treasurer John Fleming. LSU-Shreveport Assistant Political Science Professor Jeffrey Sadow says it’s not good news for the sitting Senator because Miguezs the most conservative candidate for the Republican nomination, but points out Miquez does start this race at a disadvantage.
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Speaking of challenges, Tilapia has reemerged in canals near Port Sulphur, two decades after escaping a pond during Hurricane Katrina. LDWF Deputy Assistant Secretary of Fisheries Chris Schieble says they thought the invasive fish was eradicated in but recent findings suggest otherwise.
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Louisiana lawmakers unanimously passed a new law criminalizing the grooming of minors to enable sexual abuse. Here’s Colleen Crain.
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Come August 1st, Kratom will be illegal in Louisiana. Last week, Governor Landry signed Senate Bill 154. As of now, the drug is available at places like smoke shops and gas stations. Grant Parish Sheriff Steven McCain says he’s seen firsthand the kind of tragic results that could create.