While speaking at the Louisiana Municipal Association Conference in Monroe, Governor John Bel Edwards and one of his Republican contenders, Ralph Abraham, laid out their plans for a better Louisiana. Abraham says he wants to pass serious tax reform…
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But Edwards says the state’s economy has grown during his term…
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The other major Republican candidate in the race, Eddie Rispone, did not appear at the forum. Tuesday begins a three-day sign up period for the candidates to officially put their name on the October 12th ballot.

Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain says medical marijuana will be available at nine licensed pharmacies around the state starting Tuesday.

Governor Edwards told the Associated Press that he expects the state will have a 300-million dollar surplus when the books are closed on the last fiscal year. Legislative Fiscal Office Economist Greg Albrecht says the federal tax reform legislation and a reduction in business tax breaks are the main reasons for the extra dollars…
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It would be the third year in a row that the state has ended the fiscal year with a surplus.

Eight individuals will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame this weekend and three of them have strong ties to Louisiana. Former Baltimore Ravens safety Ed Reed went to Destrehan High School. His defensive coordinator at Destrehan and current Wildcats head coach Stephen Robicheaux says it’s a well-deserved honor…
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Former LSU standouts Kevin Mawae and Johnny Robinson are also entering the Hall.