The first major candidate in the 2023 Governor’s race has officially tossed his hat into the ring. It’s Republican Attorney General Jeff Landry…
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That’s La-Politics-dot-com publisher Jeremy Alford, who expects several more candidates to enter the race after the November 8th federal election.

Landry says he’s looking forward to getting out on the campaign trail to discuss ideas on how to make Louisiana a better state…
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Landry says the three biggest issues that need to be addressed are crime, education and the state’s economy.

Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser says Louisiana is getting federal funds to help make up for its tourism losses during the pandemic. He says before COVID the state’s international market was growing by double digits.
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$300,000 from the US Department of Commerce will be added to $600,000 in state funds to promote Louisiana in Madrid Spain, Milan Italy, and Mumbai, India.

Cincinnati Bengals Quarterback Joe Burrow has launched a nonprofit program to help families in need overcome food disparities, and childhood mental health issues. The former LSU star’s dad Jimmy Burrow will serve as Vice-President of the Foundation, which will provide resources to underprivileged families in Ohio and Louisiana.
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For more information go to Joe-Burrow-dot-org.