LSU Coach Les Miles says there’s no added pressure to win, despite a published report suggesting he could be fired if they lose their last two games. Jeff Palermo has the story…:
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The Jindal Division of Administration announced Wednesday that higher ed would be spared in their proposal to re-balance Louisiana’s operating budget, but healthcare changes might take the biggest hit. The state needs to reduce a mid-year deficit of about $500 million. They say the plan avoids layoffs of state workers and protects vital services.

Governor Bobby Jindal was back in Baton Rouge today after he decided he would no longer try for the presidency. Some politicos wonder if Jindal’s announcement was meant to intentionally upstage Republican David Vitter before the runoff Saturday as it’s believed Vitter slighted the governor in the 2007 prostitution scandal. Political Analyst Clancy Dubos says Jindal working on the state’s budget deficit may keep Vitter out of the headlines before the election:
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Jinday says he plans to do just that and go on a statewide tour highlighting the achievements made during his two terms as governor…:
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Jindal said he is not getting involved in the governor’s race.