With three declared candidates for the U.S. Senate seat this fall, a Louisiana political expert handicaps the race – as it is now. More from Kevin Gallagher…:
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Sen. John Kennedy announced today he raised in $3.3 million in the final quarter of 2021. Going into 2022, Kennedy has raised a total of $18.2 million for his Senate campaign and has $11 million cash on hand.
Special Session to redistrict Louisiana begins February 1st. Governor Edwards has stated he feels Louisiana should have a second majority-minority congressional district. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says doing so without gerrymandering will be the real task.
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Persons of Color represent nearly a third of Louisiana voters, so a second minority district is mathematically called for.
A teacher in the St. James Parish school system has been arrested on charges of indecent behavior with juveniles and molestation of a juvenile. Sheriff Willy Martin says they started investigating 50-year-old Lisa Samuels after the victim called the state’s child abuse hotline…