Louisiana’s 2019 gubernatorial candidates spoke to members of the oil and gas industry during an event next to the state capitol and made their case on why they should lead the state for the next four years. Congressman Ralph Abraham says if elected, he’ll make Louisiana more business friendly…
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Governor John Bel Edwards says there’s been an increase in the number of oil and gas permits, but there are still challenges. He believes his administration can attack those remaining changes from a position of strength. Republican and Baton Rouge businessman Eddie Rispone says there’s no reason why Louisiana should not be number one in the South when it comes to jobs and opportunities for their citizens with the resources that are already here. This is the first time the 2019 gubernatorial candidates spoke at the same event.

A report from the National Education Association says teacher pay in Louisiana ranks 39th in the country, 4.5 percent less than the national average. The state legislature is expected to approve a one-thousand dollar pay raise for teachers this year and N-E-A president Lily Garcia says a pay hike is needed, because certified teachers are leaving the profession…
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Despite concerns over government secrecy, legislation to conceal the identities of companies that sell lethal injection drugs to Louisiana is heading to the House floor. Hammond Representative Nicky Muscarello says his legislation would help the state resume executions…
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The state has not carried out an execution since 2010.