Louisiana Radio Network. I’m Jeanne Burns
We’ve seen a lot of rain this week, but 99 percent of Louisiana still remains under severe drought. Since August 1st State Climatologist Barry Keim says Louisiana has received 6-point-four inches of rain, but 15-point-seven inches would be considered normal for that time period.
But Keim says there’s some hope for the state. We’ll see a warm front followed by a cold front that will produce widespread rain once again.
During Thanksgiving weekend last year, there were 10 fatalities and more than 100 accidents with serious injuries. It’s why the state’s “Click it or Ticket” campaign, underway now, is so important as 15-percent of people in Louisiana go unbuckled. Spokesperson Greg Fischer
It’s election day and we’ll find out who will be Louisiana’s Attorney General, Secretary of State, and Treasurer. Brooke Thorington has more on the predictions.
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Governor elect Jeff Landry is questioning whether Louisiana can afford a new policy that allows state workers who welcome a new child to receive six weeks of paid leave. Landry says he’s asked for the financial details of this new policy….