Congressman Ralph Abraham picks up another endorsement from a Republican lawmaker in his bid to defeat Democratic incumbent John Bel Edwards in this fall’s gubernatorial race. Winnfield Representative Jack McFarland says the state needs a bold conservative leader. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says the endorsements help Abraham, who has yet to launch a statewide TV ad…
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Fellow GOP contender Eddie Rispone has a TV ad running touting his support for President Trump.

This week marks the third anniversary of when Governor Edwards expanded the Medicaid coverage which provided taxpayer funded health care coverage to thousands. Tulane Health Policy chair Mark Diana completed a study that shows doctor visits are up, more people are purchasing prescribed medicine and the distance traveled when seeking care declined by one to four percent…
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A settlement is expected to be announced today in the disciplinary appeal of former Baton Rouge Police officer Blane Salamoni, who was fired for the 2016 fatal shooting of Alton Sterling. Salamoni appealed his termination but never had a hearing. Legal analyst Franz Borghardt says there is not much clarity as to what the settlement means.
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Baton Rouge Police Chief Murphy Paul has called a 10 AM press conference.

LSU Football players are rolling into Baton Rouge today reporting for fall camp. Fans are buzzing about the addition of former Saints assistant Joe Brady, who’s been tasked with dragging the offense into the 21st century. Tiger Rag assistant editor Tyler Nunez.
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Brady is LSU’s passing game coordinator and wide receivers coach.