The first televised gubernatorial debate featured exchanges between Governor John Bel Edwards and Republican challenger Ralph Abraham. The Congressman from north Louisiana criticized the governor for raising the state sales tax to make up for a budget deficit…
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But Edwards says claims that the tax bills approved during his time as governor have hurt the economy are untrue…
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The other candidate on the stage was Republican Eddie Rispone. The Baton Rouge businessman says the state has a spending problem and if Louisiana is collecting too many taxes, then it needs to reduce them. The next televised debate is Thursday, the candidates will also appear at the Baton Rouge Press Club on Monday.

Higher ed leaders gather in Baton Rouge today for a summit to combat hazing on college campuses. Kevin Barnhart has the story.
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It’s been a quiet West Nile season as the state has recorded only 12 cases, compared to 79 at this time last year. State Epidemiologist Doctor Raoult Ratard still reminds residents to protect themselves from mosquitos…
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