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. Edwards says this directive will not be something new to Louisiana…:
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He says it’s the right thing to do.

Edwards has selected fellow Democrat Public Service Commissioner Foster Cambell to co-chair the transition team which will deal with Louisiana’s budget problems. Campbell says there are a lot of good people on this committee and believes they are ready to do right by Louisiana..:
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Former inspector general and assistant legislative auditor Sharon Robinson will serve with Campbell as co-chair of the committee.

State Senator Troy Brown, who was arrested after last weekend’s Bayou Classic in New Orleans for allegedly punching his longtime girlfriend, has reportedly decided to step down as vice chairman of the Senate Environmental Quality Committee while his legal issues pan out. Apparently this was a mutual agreement. Brown says he can’t remember the details of what happened in the alleged attack at the New Orleans hotel.

The City of Alexandria kicks off their first annual Alex Winter Fete today. The three day winter festival will take place downtown and feature bands on the main stage, carnival rides and plenty of food vendors. Director of Community Services Daniel Williams says the biggest attraction for the Alexandria festival is the ice skating rink which is open select times…:
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Williams says Saturday there will be an Ugly Christmas Sweater 5-K run and contest.