A We Ask America poll of the governor’s race has Governor Edwards at 47 percent, Eddie Rispone at 23 percent, and Ralph Abraham at 17 percent. Pollster Andrew Weissert says Edwards has a 56 percent approval rating, but voters who responded to their survey are split on if the state is moving forward…
Cut 6 (08) “…right direction”

The week-long early voting period starts tomorrow morning and voters will cast their ballots on new voting machines. Lafayette Parish Registrar of Voters Charlene Meaux-Menard says participants will receive a voter card to insert into the machines that will pull up their ballot on a touchscreen…
cut 3 (09) “…on the background”
Meaux-Menard says the machines are really easy to use.

At last night’s gubernatorial debate, the candidates were asked their thoughts on the death penalty. Governor Edwards continued his policy of refusing to state where he personally stands on the issue, instead saying he is bound by law as Governor to allow the practice in Louisiana….
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Republican Eddie Rispone says he opposes the death penalty based on his Catholic Faith and Ralph Abraham says he would re-start executions if re-elected.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is asking residents to get out and celebrate National Hunting and Fishing Day tomorrow. L-D-W-F spokesperson Trey Iles says they have events planned in Baton Rouge, Haughton, Woodworth and Monroe to get kids excited about the outdoors…
cut 10 (09) “…hands-on-type deal”
For more information go L-D-W-F’s website or Facebook page.