A week-long early voting period begins tomorrow for the October 14th gubernatorial primary. Secretary of State spokesperson John Tobler says the Geaux Vote app provides information on early voting locations and you can fill out a sample ballot to take into the voting booth with you….
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Expected voter turnout is to be around 45-percent.

Today, we wrap up our profiles of the six main candidates for governor by hearing from Attorney General Jeff Landry. Landry’s plans for improving public education includes letting teachers teach…
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A cost of living adjustment kicks in for the more than 300-thousand Louisiana households that receive SNAP benefits….
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DCFS Secretary Terri Ricks says a household of three will experience an increase from 740 to 766 dollars per month. Also federal work requirements and time limits for some SNAP recipients will go into effect on Sunday and those impacted should have received a letter in the mail.

Starting today, motorists heading away from New Orleans on Interstate Ten can now take a new flyover ramp into the airport and avoid three red lights. DOTD spokesperson Daniel Gitlin says this 125-million dollar construction project started in 2020 and it’s a big deal…
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Gitlin says the eastbound flyover ramp should open in a couple of weeks.