08:30 LRN Newscast

As the battle over the U.S. House primary elections continues, the congressman whose district is at the heart of the case is urging people to get out and vote.

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Early voting is underway; and Senator Bill Cassidy is reminding you that even though the U.S. House election is on hold, all other races, including his own, are still on…:

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If you’re wondering how you can weigh in on these election changes, the Senate Governmental Affairs Committee will begin public discussion on a new congressional district map Friday. Chairman Caleb Kleinpeter says there are several factors to consider when drawing up a new congressional district map, and one of them is how the population in the state is shifting from 2020 to 2030..:

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State lawmakers are facing a June 1st deadline when the current legislative session ends.

 

Gas prices jumped again overnight. The current statewide average for a gallon of regular stands at $3.92. That’s up 2 cents from Monday, and nearly 20 cents higher than a week ago, according to AAA.

 

Jazz Fest organizers announced Monday the attendance for the 2026 Festival over the 8 days topped 475,000. They said Jazz Fest 2027 will be held April 22nd to May 2nd.