Five major candidates running for Louisiana governor outlined their ideas on the state’s pressing issues in the first TV debate last night. The first question thrown at them was how will they respond to the state’s crime issue if elected governor. Treasurer John Schroder says crime isn’t just about putting someone in jail…the state needs to put more into treating people with mental illness.
Former Transportation Secretary Shawn Wilson used this question to take a shot at Republican Jeff Landry, who decided not to attend…
Slidell Senator Sharon Hewitt says fentanyl is the root cause of our crime problem. While Independent Hunter Lundy says better-educated children would result in less crime. Landry plans to be at the next televised debate, a week from tonight.
A new ad campaign to bring more tourists to the Bayou State is underway. Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser and the Louisiana Office of Tourism launched the “My Louisiana” campaign to promote domestic and international travel. Nungesser says the campaign shows potential visitors that Louisiana has something for everyone.
The campaign will use digital video, print advertising, streaming audio, still photography, visitor guide, and will run on billboards, in major outlets.
According to the Louisiana Lottery, $16 million in scratch-offs was won statewide, nearly $12 million from lottery tickets last month, and $877 thousand in fast-play winnings. And that’s not all, Louisiana Lottery spokesperson Dustin Annison…
And while the numbers vary month-to-month, Annison says things are off to a good start for the new fiscal year…