State Senator Troy Brown reportedly says he will not step down from the legislature despite calls from other state leaders, including Governor John Bel Edwards, to resign over his two domestic abuse arrests. Brown has been suspended from the four committees he serves on, but UL-Lafayette political science professor Pearson Cross says it will take a recall election to remove him from office…:
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He says by speaking out on this issue, Edwards is establishing himself as a champion on women’s issues.

Portions of southeast Louisiana and Mississippi are under a flash flood watch from this evening through Friday morning. Andrew Ansorge with the National Weather Service in Slidell says heavy rains could produce between 5-8 inches and possible close to 10 in some areas…:
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Hillary Clinton’s running mate, Tim Kaine, is visiting Louisiana today and is scheduled to attend a fundraising event in New Orleans…:
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Today marks seven months since Governor John Bel Edwards was sworn into office — and has dealt with historic events like the budget crisis, massive flooding, and police officer shootings. But Jeremy Alford of LaPolitics.com feels voters are reassured that Governor Edwards has been present during the state’s time of need, unlike former Governor Bobby Jindal…:
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