Governor-elect John Bel Edwards says he plans to issue an executive order with the intent of protecting gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender state workers and contractors from unfair treatment and discrimination. He said he made this promise during his campaign and he plans to follow through:
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Former Democratic Governors Edwin Edwards and Kathleen Blanco signed similar decrees to protect LGBT state workers from harassment.

The fate of LSU coach Les Miles’ job was decided during the Texas A&M game according to The Baton Rouge Business Report. LSU President F. King Alexander says the millions in buyout money was a factor. Tiger Rag Editor Cody Worsham says Alexander made it clear that even though the buyout would be funded by boosters, the PR hit would have been still been tremendous…:
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Alexander says the display of public support for Miles was also part of the decision.

The City of Alexandria kicks off their first ever Alex Winter Fete and hopes people from all over will come out to experience the festival. Emelie Gunn has more…:
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The final analysis from the Center for Public Integrity finds that about $20 million dollars was spent in advertising on the governor’s race alone this year. The CPI estimates show Republican David Vitter spent the most at $4.1 million, while Governor-elect John Bel Edwards dished out $3.2 million on ads.