Governor John Bel Edwards released an email poll asking if Louisiana residents support raising the minimum wage. ULM Political Science Professor Dr. Joshua Stockley says this survey is more about fundraising…:
Cut 10 (09) “minimum wage”
Stockley believes this message was also sent out to raise awareness about his campaign pledge that he continues to support.

After LSU’s 30-point loss to Mississippi State last Saturday, some are wondering if Head Coach Ed Orgeron was the right man to choose for the job. But Tiger Rag Editor Cody Worsham says the hire of Coach O was strictly a call made by Athletic Director Joe Alleva, and if things remain bleak there will be consequences…:
Cut 5 (10) “reprecutions there”
But Worsham says ultimately Alleva’s fate lies with the board where he has many allies.

The Louisiana Association of Educators says a poll of Louisiana parents finds that 65-percent believe the state places too much emphasis on student testing. L-A-E President Debbie Meaux says parents and their children are not excited about filling out bubbles on a test…:
Cut 13 (11) “standardized test”
The L-A-E survey also found 55-percent of respondents believe a student’s test performance should not play a major role in determining a teacher’s effectiveness.

Governor John Bel Edwards monthly call-in radio show takes place this afternoon at 2pm. Ask the Governor can be heard on certain affiliates of the Louisiana Radio Network.