US Senator David Vitter has drafted legislation that would prohibit the federal government from mandating states to adopt Common Core standards. Vitter had previously supported the federal education standards. Jeremy Alford with LaPolitics.com says Vitter now has to show that he’s serious about his current stance…

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Alford says Vitter explained he changed his position after meeting with parents and teachers in Louisiana who really do not like Common Core.

Events throughout the state and in Ferguson, Missouri have prompted law enforcement agencies in Louisiana to begin at least testing body cameras to be worn by officers. Jim Bueerman is the president of the Police Foundation. He says the foundation is a strong advocate for the cameras…

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The president is calling for body cameras to be used nation wide.

Democratic Baton Rouge Mayor Kip Holden is throwing his hat in the ring in Louisiana’s Lieutenant Governor’s race. Holden is expected to officially announce his intentions at a press conference scheduled for 10AM. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says Holden has a real shot of making the runoff for the office despite the negative climate of the Democratic Party in Louisiana…

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Plaquemines Parish President Billy Nungesser, Jefferson Parish President John Young, and State Senator Elbert Guillory, all Republicans, have previously announced their intent to run.