Former candidate for Louisiana Governor Eddie Rispone says he’s throwing his support – and his money – behind Attorney General Jeff Landry; a move that irks other republicans considering running for Governor next year…:
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New clean energy producers are gearing up to eventually put wind farms in the Gulf of Mexico- now the federal government has given the green light. Marsanne Golsby has more.
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There are eight constitutional amendments for voters to decide on the November 8th ballot, and one of them applies only to Orleans Parish. Kevin Gallagher has more…:
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Two former candidates for governor, Eddie Rispone and Ralph Abraham are urging fellow republicans to support Jeff Landry’s campaign for governor in 2023; a move that is irking other republicans considering entering the race. LSU-Shreveport political science professor Jeff Sadow says it’s certainly a divisive political move on Rispone’s part…:
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Rispone told GOP activists this week he’s supporting the Attorney General, and he wants fellow republicans to break tradition and get behind one candidate – his candidate – ahead of the 2023 general election. Sadow says the intent is to avoid another in-party battle, like Rispone and Abraham got into in 2019…:
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Rispone’s backing of Landry rankles other potential GOP candidates like state Treasurer John Schroder and Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser, who says the Republican Party “should not be controlled by a few people.” Sadow says Louisiana’s open primary system is the reason elections pit two members of the same party against one another to make a runoff…:
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Rispone feels the state needs to move to party primaries like in most other states. Dr. Sadow says he agrees.
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The CEO of Gulf Wind Technology in Avondale says the Gulf of Mexico has the potential to create one of the world’s largest markets for clean energy produced by wind farms. The federal government has selected the first two areas for offshore wind development in the Gulf. James Martin says the Gulf is an ideal location.
His company is located at Avondale, which was home of Avondale shipyards, once one of the largest shipbuilders in the world. It closed in 2014, but he says it’s facilities could be used to build huge wind turbines. He also says the oil and gas industry should not see new clean energy companies as competition.
As to whether or not wind farms can survive hurricanes, Martin points out that thousands of oil rigs in the gulf have survived named storms and taken direct hits.
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Voters have eight constitutional amendments to decide on the November 8th ballot. Amendment #6 could be a source of some confusion as it pertains only to property owners in one parish; Orleans. Public Affairs Research Council president Steven Procopio says it has to be voted on statewide because it is a proposed change to the Constitution. He says it places a 10-percent cap on how much Orleans residents’ property assessments can go up in a single year…:
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Procopio says voting YES on Amendment 6 will agree to give Orleans property owners a cushion against any drastic tax hikes…:
A vote of NO would maintain the current property tax system in Orleans Parish as it is, which could have unintended consequences…:
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Procopio says PAR never tells voters how they should vote on these matters. They provide information so you can make that decision yourself.
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It’s just two days away until kickoff for the biggest game of the season at Tiger Stadium and emotions are high as the Crimson Tide and their fans begin to make their way into Baton Rouge. Emotions aren’t the only thing that’s high… so are hotel rates, some as high as $599 a night. Gary Jupiter is President of the Baton Rouge Lodging Association…
Jupiter oversees two downtown Baton Rouge hotels and says historically when the Bama fans come to town it’s one of their busiest weekends and this one is no exception. And with the industry still facing post-pandemic staff shortages…
And with a Saturday night kickoff in Death Valley, Jupiter says it’s safe to assume plenty of hotel guests will be requesting a late checkout Sunday.
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10th-ranked LSU continues its preparations today for sixth-ranked Alabama, which is led by last year’s Heisman Trophy winner, quarterback Bryce Young. The junior from California has thrown for 19 hundred yards and 18 touchdowns. LSU Coach Brian Kelly marvels at Young’s ability…
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LSU is coming off a bye week which is allowed them to get healthier for this top-ten matchup. Kelly says running back John Emery and receiver Jack Bech should be able to play this Saturday after missing the last game because of injuries. He says sophomore left guard Garrett Dellinger is close to returning after injuring his knee in the Tennessee loss…
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Northwestern State who is 3-and-0 and in first place in the Southland will head to Texas on Saturday to face A&M Commerce. The Lions are having a successful start in their first season in the Southland as they are 3-and-1. Demons Coach Brad Laird says his team needs a good week of preparation…
Kick-off is at 2 PM.
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La Tech is getting ready to host Middle Tennessee in a Conference USA contest this Saturday in Ruston. Both teams are 1-and-3 in league play, but the Blue Raiders have a signature non-conference win over Miami in September. Bulldogs Coach Sonny Cumbie says his team needs to play well in order to break a three-game losing streak…
True freshman Landry Lyddy started at quarterback last week, but Cumbie says they are going back to senior Parker McNeil, who was hurt for last week’s loss to FIU…