The Election date for the 2026 US House races has been confirmed under a bill signed by Governor Jeff Landry. Secretary of State Nancy Landry says we will all have something on our May 16th ballot, but the election for the House will be held on the November 3rd open primary, and any votes already cast in the cancelled House race are void and will not be counted.

One of the items on our ballot Saturday is for US Senate. Andrew Greenstein has a preview…:
CUT 1 (35) “I’m Andrew Greenstein”

The Louisiana Senate has approved a congressional redistricting bill that eliminates one of the two minority districts. Monroe Senator Jay Morris says the supreme court allows lawmakers to draw a map based on party politics…:
Cut 15 (11) “based on race”
But opponents say only a third of the state is registered Republican. The measure advanced on a 27-10 vote and will now be considered in the House.

Termites swarming at your house? It’s that time of year. Although the swarms do not mean homes are infested, LSU AgCenter entomologist Aaron Ashbrook says its always a good idea to take preventative measures..:
Cut 11 (09) “in ground bait stations”
This week southeast Louisiana saw such a huge termite swarm come through it showed up on weather radar.