Huey Long is the only former governor to be buried on the grounds of the state capitol but that could soon change. Brooke Thorington explains.
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Legislative leaders are reluctant to approve a 63-million dollar debt forgiveness plan for the Louisiana Stadium and Exposition District, which oversees the Superdome. The Edwards administration is pushing for passage of the debt forgiveness plan to help cover the state’s share for the 450-million dollars to improve the Superdome.

NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center is predicting La Nina climate conditions for this winter. State Climatologist Barry Keim says that means a drier and warmer winter for the south…
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Keim says a La Nina can also help tropical storm development, but the tropics are currently quiet.

Medicare Open Enrollment is underway and it will last through December seventh. Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon says the Medicare choices are important since not all, such as Medicare Advantage Plans, offer coverage for your particular doctors or other medical providers that you prefer.
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Donelon encourages Medicare beneficiaries to take advantage of the Senior Health Insurance Information Program