State Treasurer John Schroder and Lake Charles Attorney Hunter Lundy released their gubernatorial announcement ads today. Lundy is running as an independent and – at the moment – he’s the only non-Republican in the race…:
CUT 12(10) “…I’ll do.”
Lundy describes himself as a Christian, a lawyer and a small businessman. Treasurer Schroder served in the state House of Representatives for over ten years, and was elected State Treasurer in 2017. The businessman from Covington wants to make Louisiana a great state…:
CUT 14(08) “…fat cats last.”
Schroder says education, improving the economy and reducing crime are his major priorities. The two join Attorney General Jeff Landry, state Representative Richard Nelson and state Senator Sharon Hewitt as declared candidates.
Governor John Bel Edwards will present a proposed state budget for next fiscal year to lawmakers in a few weeks, and the state has $728-million in a surplus money from the last fiscal year to spend. Governor Edwards says much of that money will go towards ongoing infrastructure projects…:
CUT 11 (12) “…to some degree.”
Edwards and his staff will present the proposed budget February 17th.
Actor Alec Baldwin will be charged in New Mexico with Involuntary Manslaughter for the death of a film crew member in 2021, while shooting a western movie. Baton Rouge defense lawyer Franz Borghardt says Baldwin will almost certainly have top-notch legal representation for a case that can often be hard to prove…:
CUT 08 (09) “…represent Mr. Baldwin.”
If convicted, Baldwin could get a year & half in jail