Former Governor John Bel Edwards says he will not run for U-S Senate next year. Edwards says it’s not the right time to re-enter public office. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says the Louisiana Democratic Party will have a candidate in the race, but that person will not receive much support from the national party…
Cut 9 (10) “…lots of money”
Republican Senator Bill Cassidy is up for re-election next year and is facing a strong challenge from four other Republicans.
Fallen Iberville Parish Deputy Charles Riley was laid to rest on Monday. The 33-year-old Riley and another deputy were shot last week while interviewing a suspect at the Iberville Parish Courthouse. Riley, a U-S Navy veteran, served with the Iberville Sheriff’s Office for six years. His best friend and fellow deputy, Jordan Eric Ward, spoke about Riley’s bravery at the funeral…
Cut 13 (11) “…faithful night.”
Deputy Riley leaves behind his wife and two daughters.
The federal government shutdown has entered its 14th day. LSU Political Science Professor Robert Hogan says public outcry about the shutdown has yet to get loud…
Cut 6 (08) “…they are doing”
Republicans and Democrats remain at odds over whether to extend healthcare subsides that benefit people who buy health insurance through health-care-dot-gov. House Speaker Mike Johnson says he is willing to discuss the health care issue with Democrats before the subsides expire at the end of the year. But he first wants Democrats to agree on a funding bill that reopens the government.
The climate pattern known as La Nina has returned. LSU health climatologist Barry Keim says La Nina helps tropical storms and hurricanes form…
Cut 12 (12) “…doesn’t happen”
Keim says a La Nina also means Louisiana could see a drier and warmer winter.