Republican gubernatorial candidate Eddie Rispone is attacking fellow GOP challenger Ralph Abraham as he tries to secure a spot in a potential run-off against Democratic Governor John Bel Edwards. The 30-second ad criticizes Abraham for negative comments he made about Donald Trump before he was elected…
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That’s LSU-Shreveport Political Science Professor Jeffrey Sadow.

Saints Quarterback Drew Brees will likely need surgery to repair a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his throwing hand. Orthopedic Surgery Professor at LSU School of Medicine, Doctor Christopher Marrero, on why surgery is needed…
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Brees is expected to miss at least six weeks.

During a debate at the Baton Rouge Press Club, Republican Tim Temple, who is running for Insurance Commissioner, says the incumbent, Jim Donelon is the architect of the worst insurance market in America. Temple says the best way to drive down rates is to increase competition…
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But Donelon says he has a record of bringing more insurance providers to the state and we’ve seen an increase since Hurricane Katrina…
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Donelon added that some of the regulatory changes proposed by Temple would actually lead to higher insurance rates. The election is October 12th.