The last gubernatorial debate before early voting airs tonight on Louisiana Public Broadcasting. Council for a Better Louisiana and LPB are hosting the debate featuring five candidates and CABL President Barry Erwin says this debate will focus on their plan for the future of the Bayou State.
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Erwin says with many undecided voters in the state, this is a great chance for the public to get to know the candidates.

Over the last week we’ve been running stories on the six main candidates for governor. Today it’s Republican John Schroder. He’s currently the state’s treasurer and as governor Schorder wants to create an environment that’s friendly to businesses…
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Schroder served nine and half years in the legislature and is in his sixth year as treasurer.

The Louisiana State Fire Marshal is modifying the statewide burn ban. 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 ban will go into effect on Friday at 5 PM.

Next month clemency hearings will begin for some 20 death row inmates hoping Governor Edwards will commute their sentence from a death sentence to life in prison. Today a Baton Rouge judge is hearing a request from several local district attorneys to halt the clemency hearings. Loyola University Law Professor Dane Ciolino says the constitution allows the Pardon Board to conduct its business the way they want…
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Attorney General Jeff Landry says the death row inmates are not eligible for a clemency hearing.