A survey from the LSU Public Policy Research Lab finds only 25-percent of the respondents are following news about the 2015 governor’s race. The lab’s director, Michael Henderson, says that should change as we move into late summer, and as it stands now, the four major candidates do have favorable ratings….
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The gubernatorial primary is set for October 24th.

After watching a House committee fail to approve legislation referred to as a religious liberty bill, Governor Bobby Jindal issued an executive order to enact the law, but on a smaller scale, only impacting the executive branch. U-L Lafayette Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says it’s not a surprise lawmakers didn’t pass the religious objections law…
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Opponents of the legislation that failed say the bill promotes discrimination against L-G-B-T couples.

The state Department of Wildlife and Fisheries makes a big announcement today involving Louisiana’s Black Bear. Eric Gill reports…
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The full House approves legislation that would allow schools to teach gun safety to elementary school students. Baton Rouge Representative Blake Miguez says firearm accident prevention and safety is something kids should learn at a young age…
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The measure heads to the senate for more discussion.