We are getting a better idea of who’s in and who’s out of the governor’s race since Senator John Kennedy announced he’s staying in Washington D.C. and Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser will seek re-election. ULM political science professor Pearson Cross says two of the biggest names in state politics are no longer interested in the job.
Cut 13 (05) “…year to go.”
As of today, the two major announced candidates are Attorney General Jeff Landry and Treasurer John Schroder, both Republicans. A Democrat has yet to officially announce.

The Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority has released a revised coastal master plan which is a roadmap to addressing coastal landloss and chronic flooding. Executive Director of the CPRA Ben Haase says the plan encompasses all of Louisiana’s coastal areas…
cut 9 (10) “….portion of our coast”
Public comments can be submitted through March 25th.

A person with autism can now have an autism indictor on a Louisiana I-D card. Matthew Boudreaux with the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles says the autism indicator will appear under a person’s picture on the I-D card…
cut 5 (09) “….indicate that”
The Autism designation can also be displayed on any class driver’s license.

The state has launched a human trafficking hotline that allows anyone to report suspicious human trafficking activity. Christy Tate, a child welfare manager with the Department of Children and Family Services, says the phone number is the same hotline to report child abuse and neglect cases, 1 -855-the number 4-L-A–KIDS…
cut 12 (03) “….have it here”
All cases reported will be forwarded to State Police.