Governor John Bel Edwards says President Trump’s tariffs on certain imports are hurting Louisiana’s economy. Edwards blames tariffs for the reason why Louisiana’s personal income growth dropped to two-point-three percent in the third quarter, one of the lowest rates in the nation. AG and the oil and gas industries were the hardest hit. Ag Commissioner Mike Strain says it’s just not tariffs, wet weather has dragged commodity prices down and oil prices have also dropped…
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Congress has passed legislation to award former Saints football player Steve Gleason the Congressional Gold Medal, which is the highest civilian award given out by Congress. Senator Bill Cassidy says it’s a deserving award for Gleason who has done a lot to improve the quality of life for those who suffer from A-L-S…
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Gleason was diagnosed with A-L-S in 2011.

A dispute over the use of inflatable dragons in a holiday display at a Mandeville home is garnering worldwide attention after going viral on social media. Kevin Barnhart has the story.
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