A lawmaker from Covington is working on legislation that would reform Louisiana’s recall procedure. Michelle Southern reports…:
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In light of the TOPS scholarship funding struggles, LSU says it will now offer merit based awards to incoming freshman whose parents went to or are employed by LSU…:
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That’s Director of LSU Financial Aid and Scholarships Amy Marix.

Democrats in Louisiana are raising money to further get out the vote due to US Senate candidate and former KKK leader David Duke being invited to a televised debate. Raycom Media’s poll showed Duke with 5% support, enough to get a spot on the stage November 2nd. Executive Director of the Louisiana Democratic Party Stephen Handwerk says this hurts Louisiana:
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Calls for comment from Duke were not returned.

Early voting for the November 8th election begins tomorrow. LAPolitics.com publisher Jeremy Alford says now is the time you’re going to start to see a lot more political ads on TV. He says John Kennedy has the biggest target on his back, because he’s considered the Republican front-runner…:
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A recent statewide poll showed Kennedy and Democrat Foster Campbell are in good position to claim the two run-off spots.