State Treasurer John Schroder tells supporters he plans to run for governor and will officially launch his campaign next month. Meanwhile, Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser is not expected to enter the race. Louisiana Association of Business and Industry President Stephen Waguespack says another major candidate left to decide is Congressman Garret Graves…:

Cut 03  (11)      “…what the heck.”

Other possible republican candidates are state Senator Sharon Hewitt and state Representative Richard Nelson. Democrat DOTD Secretary Shawn Wilson is also rumored to be weighing running.

Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser says a lawsuit filed against him by longtime State Librarian Rebecca Hamilton is possibly politically motivated…:

CUT 10(10)      “…of an election.”

Nungesser says he did not hire Hamilton and he cannot fire her either. She is on administrative leave and collecting her salary, he says.

A ruling clears up what type of visit is required for a physician to recommend medical marijuana in Louisiana. Brooke Thorington explains…:

CUT 02(28)      “…Thorington.”

Shreveport Mayor Tom Arceneaux is speaking out after his city saw quite the violent weekend. There were at least four separate shooting incidents over the weekend. One of them was fatal, one injured a 4-year-old kid and another left several people with non-fatal gunshots. He says he wants to work with police to get illegal guns off the streets.