Congressman Ralph Abraham has added another endorsement from a Republican lawmaker in his bid to defeat Governor John Bel Edwards this fall. Winnfield Representative Jack McFarland says Abraham will help the state grow its economy. McFarland is one of six GOP legislators who have announced their support for Abraham’s campaign. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says the recent endorsements will help Abraham…
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Abraham has yet to run any statewide TV commercials, while Governor Edwards and Eddie Rispone have begun their media push.

It’s reporting day for the LSU football program. Tiger Rag Assistant Editor Tyler Nunez says Tiger fans are hoping for an improved offense, but there are other areas of the team to keep an eye on…
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Michael Divinity is one linebacker that’s expected to have a huge impact on this team.

Baton Rouge police announce that a settlement has been reached with former officer Blane Salamoni, who appealed his firing for his actions that resulted in the fatal shooting of Alton Sterling in 2016. Salamoni will not return to the police force and he will not receive any back pay. Instead of being fired, Salamoni will be allowed to resign.

Tulane has released a study that shows there’s been an increase in doctor visits and fewer emergency room visits since Governor Edwards expanded the Medicaid program, providing taxpayer-funded health care coverage for thousands of more Louisiana residents. Tulane Health Policy Chair Mark Diana says Providers who accept Medicaid saw a 35 percent increase in Medicaid patients post-expansion. Diana says that’s resulted in a substantial increase in the use of nurse practitioners and physician assistants….
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