There are two U.S. House seats remaining on the ballot for this Saturday’s election. Jeff Palermo has more on the competitive races..:
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There aren’t many people expected to vote in this Saturday’s runoff and Secretary of State Tom Scheduler says he wants to start talking about eliminating December federal elections. He says it makes more sense finish up in November…:
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President Obama is slated to sign the first major mental health bill in nearly a decade. It’s co-authored by US Senator Bill Cassidy. Emelie Gunn reports…:
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The friend of the man on trial for murder in the death of former Saints player Will Smith took the stand today. Kevin O’Neal, who is a witness for the state, said he and the suspect, Cardell Hayes, were in fear for their safety from the beginning of the situation that lead to the shooting. The sequestered jury is hearing day 4 of testimony in the Smith trial.