Former Governor Edwin Edwards will Lie in State tomorrow at the State Capitol from 10 AM to 7 PM giving the public an opportunity to pay their final respects. Longtime Louisiana lawmaker and Delhi Representative Francis Thompson says Edwards understood the need for rural development and how metro areas would not grow if the agricultural economy was not built up…
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A private funeral will be held on Sunday for Edwards.

A report by the National Low Income Housing Coalition shows Louisiana renters have to make nearly 18 dollars an hour to afford a modest two-bedroom apartment. Research analyst Dan Threet says compared to Louisiana wages…
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The issue is more pronounced in New Orleans where renters must make nearly $21 and in Baton Rouge where they must make nearly $20.

The Bayou State ranks at the top when it comes to something few like to pay. Brooke Thorington has more.
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We should find out shortly if Louisiana lawmakers will hold a historic override veto session next week. Legislators had until midnight last night to turn in a ballot to cancel the veto session. It takes a majority vote from either the Senate or House to cancel the veto session. There are two vetoes lawmakers are targeting to override, a conceal carry bill and a bill to prohibit transgender athletes from competing in girls sports.