Governor John Bel Edwards found himself defending his record again last night during the second televised gubernatorial debate. Republican challenger Eddie Rispone says Louisiana is the only state in the country losing jobs…
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But Edwards says Rispone has the facts…
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Rispone has criticized fellow GOP challenger Ralph Abraham for voting with Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, the Congressman defended his voting record…
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Early voting starts tomorrow morning for the October 12th election, which includes the gubernatorial primary. Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin says early ballots can be cast until October 5th.
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New voting machines will be used during the early voting period. It will be a touchscreen voting machine that will be less vulnerable to tampering and hacking.

Governor Edwards announces Fibrebond, Webster Parish’s largest private employer, will remain in Minden. Fibrebond threatened to relocate to Texas because of poor bridge condition in north Louisiana that forced them to take a 247-mile detour to ship products west. Economic Development Secretary Don Pierson…
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Governor Edwards and others will sign a Memorandum of Understanding in early October that will identify specific improvements the state will provide.