Governor John Bel Edwards has one more year left in office and one of his goals during 2023 will be convincing the Louisiana Legislature to amend the state’s abortion ban to provide an exception for rape and incest. Edwards will also seek to pass legislation that would clarify what would constitute a medical exemption…
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Edwards says there were cases this year of women who had to seek abortions in other states, even though they could have received one in Louisiana based on their medical condition.

Ag Commissioner Mike Strain says most of Louisiana’s parishes are eligible for federal aid as a result of drought conditions in 2022 that turned into devastating rains that destroyed crops. Strain says the assistance will come in the form of USDA Farm Services Agency emergency loans…
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Tax experts say you can save money on your 2022 taxes if you act before the end of the year. Marsanne Golsby has more.
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The Caesar’s Superdome was evacuated this morning after a construction fire broke out in the walls of the historic stadium. No injuries reported. Smoke was not seen leaving the Superdome, but a New Orleans TV Station smoke made its way onto the field. The Sugar Bowl is Saturday between Alabama and Kansas State. The Saints are in Philadelphia on Sunday.