The Republican Party is raising money to promote an ad that shows Governor John Bel Edwards saying on several occasions he would not raise taxes. The comments were taken when Edwards was running for governor. Louisiana Republican Party Executive Director Jason Dore…:
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The 30 second ad, titled “Don’t Raise Taxes,” was released on Sunday. Louisiana Democratic Party executive director Stephen Handwerk is disappointed by the the GOP’s tactics…:
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The Republican Party says their goal is to raise enough funds so they can air the spot on TV and radio stations.

The East Baton Rouge Parish Clerk of Court is coming under fire, after a recent audit reportedly showed the office spending an average of $102 daily on meals in restaurants. It says they used $25,590 in office expenses just on going out to eat in 2015.

Louisiana’s budget deficit has called into question the future of the TOPS scholarship program…:
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A former Department of Children and Family Services case worker is facing several criminal charges for allegedly collecting money for visiting foster homes that she never visited. The suspect is 49-year-old Kimberly Lee of Calhoun. Inspector General Stephen Street says child welfare needs to be a top priority…:
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