There are dueling commercials in the governor’s race that paints a different picture of the criminal justice reform initiatives pushed by Governor John Bel Edwards and approved by the state legislature. Republican challenger Eddie Rispone has an ad that says Louisiana is a hub of lawlessness and violent criminals are getting out of prison too early…
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But an Edwards’ ad says accusations that his criminal justice reform legislation is bad for the state are not true and uses several law enforcement professionals to make the case.
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The first televised debate featuring Edwards, Rispone and Republican Congressman Ralph Abraham is tomorrow night at 7:00 on Fox and NBC TV affiliates.

Research conducted by LSU Political Communication Professor Mike Henderson finds that there’s a chance Republicans can have a supermajority in the House if the election falls their way. Henderson says part of the equation is flipping five seats currently occupied by a Democrat or Independent…
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Henderson says there are four district races in particular to watch, three of them are in the Baton Rouge area.

A report from E-Four-The Future and Environmental Entrepreneurs finds that the number of workers in the energy efficiency industry is up six-percent in Louisiana, which is higher than the national average of three percent. Policy Director at E for the future, Pat Stanton, says elected officials are doing their part too…
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