5:30 LRN Newscast November 14

Acadiana Representative Phillip DeVillier is the Republicans’ choice for the next Louisiana Speaker of the House. Brooke Thorington has more.

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The Louisiana Legislature has until Jan. 15 to redraw a new congressional map after a court ruled last year that the current boundaries weaken the black vote. Outgoing Senate President Page Cortez….

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Cortez believes Edwards is waiting to see if Judge Shelly Dick grants an extension or not. Governor-elect Landry and new lawmakers will be sworn in office one week before the January 15th deadline.

The first post of the “56 for 56” – a social media campaign launched by the Governors Office – highlights his signing of an executive order to expand Medicaid. The series will highlight one of Governor Edwards top accomplishments every day for his final 56 days in office. Digital Creator for the Governor’s Office Tyler Walker says the campaign will also recap economic development projects, the bipartisan criminal justice reform, and…

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