Governor John Bel Edwards was elected into office one year ago today. Political Analyst Bernie Pinsonat says the governor has had quite the year. He says he’s had some successes, including the approval of a higher sales tax that prevented the state from bigger budget cuts.
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Pinsonat says expect Edwards to deal with budget issues for the remainder of his time in office.
A new poll on the U.S. Senate runoff finds Republican John Kennedy with a huge lead over Democrat Foster Campbell. Kennedy leads Campbell 58-to-35 percent in the Trafalgar survey. Pollster Robert Cahaly says there are some national analysts who believe Campbell has a chance, because Edwards beat Republican David Vitter in last year’s governor’s race…
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The cost of a Thanksgiving dinner is slightly below the national average. Halen Doughty has more…
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We’re seeing a light freeze across much of Louisiana this morning. But it will warm up to a high around 70. A marginal risk for severe weather in northwest Louisiana tomorrow.