Former DOTD Secretary Shawn Wilson has made it official, he’s running for governor. Brooke Thorington has more.
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As expected Governor John Bel Edwards has endorsed Wilson for governor. There’s speculation Baton Rouge Congressman Garret Graves will decide not to run, but Louisiana Association of Business and Industry President Stephen Waguespack could jump into the race by the end of the week. Stay tuned.

Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell is asking why Entergy Louisiana customers in his north Louisiana district will have to pay around an eight-dollar storm restoration fee for the next 15 years as a result of Hurricane Ida in 2021, when most of the damage was contained to southeast Louisiana. Campbell says he asked that question directly to Entergy…
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The Louisiana Department of Health is launching a Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month campaign aimed at increasing screenings through the year. State Health Officer Doctor Joe Kanter says many people who are at risk never get screened…
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Kanter says regular routine screening should begin at age 45.