We continue our profiles of the six major candidates for governor by hearing from the lone major Democrat in the race, former state transportation secretary Shawn Wilson. The Lafayette resident says his campaign is about making sure residents are healthier, safer, smarter and wealthier. If elected, Wilson says he’ll make sure the Medicaid expansion stays in place and he’ll make investments to be smart on crime…
cut 5 (12) “…..and educators”

Two of the state’s largest wildfires in southwest Louisiana are now 100-percent contained according the incident management team. The Elizabeth Fire in Allen Parish and the Lions Camp Road fire in Vernon Parish. Vernon Sheriff Sam Craft says fire crews have been at it for nearly a month…
cut 3 (11) “…nobody’s residence”

There are four constitutional amendments on the October 14th ballot and amendment one would prohibit the state from accepting donations from outside sources to conduct elections. Proponents for the amendment say such donations could influence results, but Public Affairs Research Council President Steven Procopio says the opponents give a different argument…
cut 12 (11) “>…against it”
Amendment 2 on the October 14th ballot would grant the highest level of protection to worship in a church. Procopio says COVID restrictions prompted the amendment and that both US and state constitutions already protect the freedom to worship.
Cut 6 (11) “…of protection.”
Early voting begins Saturday.