LRN Newscast 17:30 December 7

Governor elect John Bel Edwards has named Republican Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne has his commissioner of administration. Dardenne will serve as Edwards chief budget advisor…
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Edwards also named Kimberly Robinson as his revenue secretary.

US Representative John Fleming officially entered next year’s US Senate race. Fleming will be seeking the seat that will soon be vacated by David Vitter. ULM political science professor Joshua Stockley expects a large field of candidates to run…
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Fleming promises to bring conservative principals to the US Senate.

If you plan on giving a “hoverboard” as a gift this holiday season, be aware that these self-balancing, motorized scooters have been known to burst into flames. State Fire Marshal Butch Browning says the highest risk of fire is when the device is charging…
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Browning says if you purchase one, make sure it was tested by a recognized testing laboratory.

Nominations for the 58th Grammy Awards went out today and Louisiana is well represented. Eric Gill has more…
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