Louisiana’s Governor’s race is starting to take shape with State Treasurer John Schroder telling supporters he will officially launch his campaign next month. It’s been long rumored Billy Nungesser will run for governor, but Nungesser has decided to seek re-election for Lt. Governor. Congressman Garret Graves is the next big domino to fall.

The state launches a hotline to report suspected juvenile sex trafficking. Brooke Thorington has more
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The Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority has released a draft version of the 2023 Coastal Master Plan, which is a roadmap for combating coastal land loss and flooding. C-P-R-A executive director Ben Haase says the master plan is updated every six years to incorporate changes in technology, costs and logistics
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Public hearings on the plan will begin January 31st and public comment will be accepted through March 25th.

An autism indicator is now available on Louisiana identification cards. Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles spokesperson Matthew Boudreaux says the indicator was added to drivers’ licenses in December 2021 and now it’s an option on ID cards. He says it serves as a public safety measure for law enforcement.
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Boudreaux says the word Autism will appear below the photograph and a puzzle piece will be next to the word Louisiana on the ID.