A Monmouth University poll of likely Iowa caucus goers shows Governor Bobby Jindal gaining momentum. 4 percent of respondents said they would support Jindal if the presidential caucus was held today. Previous surveys had Jindal polling at one to two percent. Radio Iowa News Director Kay Henderson says Jindal’s getting large crowds for every event he’s holding across Iowa but that doesn’t mean he’s turning that into caucus support…

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Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker leads the poll with 22 percent.

More children in Louisiana are living in poverty now than during the Great Recession, according to a report from the Annie E Casey Foundation. Anthony Recasner, CEO of Agenda for Children, says race and ethnicity tends to shape a child’s economic stability…

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The same report indicates the percentage of children without heath insurance is going down and the percentage of high school kids graduating on time is going up.

New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu travels to the Vatican with other mayors, governors, and UN Representatives to meet with Pope Francis to discuss global issues. Political Analyst Clancy Dubos says this is part of the Pope’s effort to engage and motivate political and community leaders around the world…

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Topics will range from climate change, human trafficking, and sustainable development.

Gas prices continue to fall in Louisiana. Gregg Laskosi with GasBuddy.com expects prices per gallon in September to be under two dollars and drop even more throughout the winter months…

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The statewide average is now $2.48 per gallon for regular gasoline, 4 cents lower than last week.