We continue our profiles of the six main candidates for governor and today its John Schroder, who is a former state lawmaker and has served as the state’s treasurer since 2017. Schroder says he wants to rid state government of cronyism and corruption…
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Schroder says he’ll create committees to focus on crime, education, and insurance, work up a game plan and call lawmakers into a special session.

A Baton Rouge judge will hear arguments today over whether the Pardon Board can hold clemency hearings next month for 20 death row inmates looking to have their sentence commuted to life in prison before Governor Edwards leaves office in January. Loyola University Law Professor Dane Ciolino expects Judge Don Johnson will rule against prosecutors who are trying to stop the hearings…
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The first clemency hearing is scheduled for October 13th.

The White House has approved the state’s request for an emergency declaration as four parishes, Plaquemines, St. Bernard, Orleans and Jefferson, work to minimize the impact of saltwater intrusion coming up the Mississippi River. GOHSEP spokesperson Mike Steele says a lot of work is being done to protect the drinking water…
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Officials are asking residents in the New Orleans area not to panic and the water remains safe to drink.

The Louisiana State Fire Marshal is modifying the statewide burn ban. State Fire Marshal Office spokesperson Ashley Rodrigue says the biggest change is that each parish will be able to opt out based on moisture levels and the threat of wildfires.
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This modified burn will go into effect on Friday at 5 PM.