Governor John Bel Edwards spoke at an interfaith ceremony celebrating the life of former Governor Kathleen Blanco at St. Joseph Cathedral in Baton Rouge today. Edwards says Blanco’s love for all people made her a special leader, calling her authentic, consistent, and sincere.
Blanco is now at the State Capitol one last time as she lies in state in the rotunda, The public as they wait to pay their respects were able to view various mementos from her life that include the red suit she wore during her inauguration and a letter she received from President George W Bush when he learn of her incurable cancer diagnosis in December of 2017.
The state’s most powerful business lobby, The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry, endorses both Republican contenders in the Governor’s race. Political Analyst Bernie Pinsonat says getting a LABI endorsement doesn’t necessarily directly influence many voters, but it does open a lot of fundraising avenues for a pro-business candidate.
The ACLU sues the Ascension Parish Sheriff, accusing the department of detaining a US Citizen for four days for immigration review because he was Hispanic. Legal Director Katie Schwartzmann says in August of last year Ramon Torres was arrested for a DUI and not released the morning after as court policy dictates.