Governor John Bel Edwards says in the wake of the fatal ambush on Baton Rouge Police officers and the shooting of Alton Sterling during a confrontation with cops — it’s clear that changes need to be made somewhere. He says those conversations are already getting started…:
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He says right now we must turn away from violence and hatred and instead turn to peace and love.

With Donald Trump set to accept the Republican presidential nomination tonight, who could be considered the face of the Republican Party in Louisiana? Our governor is a Democrat and David Vitter is soon to leave office. ULM political science professor Dr. John Sutherlin says Attorney General Jeff Landry has been one of the more vocal conservatives…:
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He says the winner of this fall’s US Senate election could be the next Republican leader.

The three big Republican names — State Treasurer John Kennedy and Congressmen Charles Boustany & John Fleming, were among the 15 candidates who have qualified so far for the US Senate race. Kennedy, says he wants business to grow in the private sector…:
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Boustany is confident he’ll be elected…:
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Fleming he has the most conservative voting record in our delegation and clearly budget reform is what the country needs…:
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Qualifying ends tomorrow.

The Governor’s office is hosting a blood drive today in honor of the three law enforcement officers who lost their lives in the ambush in Baton Rouge on Sunday The donation bus will be outside the State Capitol until 2:30 pm.

Governor John Bel Edwards said on his monthly call in radio show that we must turn away from violence and hatred and turn toward peace and love. He is thankful the Baton Rouge SWAT team killed the cop shooter, Gavin Long, when and where he was because there is no doubt he was heading out to kill more law enforcement officers….:
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The three officers who lost their lives in an ambush in Baton Rouge will be honored during a memorial service a week from today.

Visitation will be this evening for city police department officer Matthew Gerald, the Army and Marine veteran who had graduated from the police academy earlier this year. Services for Montrell Jackson are set for Monday. Visitation and funeral services for East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Deputy Brad Garafola follow on Saturday.

Donald Trump accepts the Republican presidential nomination tonight. But who is the face of the GOP in Louisiana? Jeff Palermo reports…:
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The Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness is urging residents to use caution if you have to be out in this dangerous heat. They say the National Weather Service forecast calls for temperatures ranging from the upper-90’s to near 100 degrees, and when combined with humidity, heat indices will range from 105 to 110 degrees.

Governor John Bel Edwards discussed the recent police shootings in Baton Rouge on his monthly Ask the Governor show. Emelie Gunn has more…:
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The US Department of Veterans Affairs said today their health records show the man responsible for the shooting deaths of three law enforcement officers in Baton Rouge had a number contacts with the V-A from 2008 to 2013. It’s been reported Gavin Long told people close to him that he suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder. The V-A says Long’s US Marine Corps’ service included overseas deployment.

Three big Republican names have officially joined the race for Louisiana’s open US Senate seat, as they filled out the necessary paperwork at the Secretary of State’s office. The polls show John Kennedy as the front-runner and the State Treasurer says he’ll bring common-sense thinking to D-C…:
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Lafayette Congressman Charles Boustany put his name on the ballot as well. Boustany says Louisiana needs someone who can get things done…:
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Republican Congressman John Fleming was the first candidate to qualify for the race. He says the people need an outsider and a strong conservative leader in the Senate…:
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A memorial service is set for next Thursday to remember and honor the three law enforcement officers who lost their lives in a shootout with a gunman in Baton Rouge. Governor John Bel Edwards says the service will take place a 2:00 p.m. at Healing Place Church in the Capital City…:
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Edwards says we must turn away from hatred, instead turning toward peace and love.

Bobby Jindal is out of office, and Senator David Vitter is leaving soon. So who is the face of the Republican party in Louisiana now? ULM political science professor Dr. John Sutherlin says the winner of this fall’s US Senate election could be the next Republican leader…:
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He says Attorney General Jeff Landry is becoming more of a factor in the state Republican Party.

Three prominent republicans are the among the 15 that have put their names on the ballot for the US Senate race, and all of them think they have what it takes to represent Louisiana in Washington. Halen Doughty has more..:
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The Governor’s office is hosting a blood drive today in honor of the three law enforcement officers who lost their lives in the ambush in Baton Rouge on Sunday — Corporal Montrell Jackson, Officer Matthew Gerald and Deputy Brad Garafola. The donation bus will be outside the State Capitol from 8:30 am until 2:30 pm.

Over a dozen candidates filed paperwork to run for Louisiana’s open US Senate seat on the first day of qualifying. The two major Democrats in the race were among the first to qualify. New Orleans attorney Caroline Fayard says if elected, she’ll do what is right for the people of Louisiana…:
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Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell says he is proud of the work he is done in Louisiana and wants to take that to Washington…:
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Governor John Bel Edwards recently endorsed Campbell in the race. Candidates can sign up at the Secretary of State’s office between today and Friday.

The top half of the state is under a heat advisory until 7pm tomorrow. The National Weather Service says a ridge of high pressure is hovering over the region which is forecast to reach temperatures into the upper 90s to near 100 degrees.

If you’re planning to install solar panels on your home, residents from this point will not be getting tax credits from the state. The Louisiana Department of Revenue says the solar energy tax incentive program is tapped out. But President of Solar Alternatives Jeff Cantin says there are still federal tax dollars available…:
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He says this means around 2-thousand families will not get the state credit now.

The Governor’s office will host a blood drive tomorrow in honor of the three law enforcement officers who lost their lives in the ambush in Baton Rouge on Sunday. Deputy Chief of Staff in the Governor’s Office of Programs and Planning Johnny Anderson says they wanted to show support and come together during this difficult time in our state….:
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The donation bus will be outside the State Capitol from 8:30 am until 2:30 pm tomorrow.

An Edgard man is facing 15 years in prison for allegedly posting on social media that cops were going to be killed in St. Charles Parish. The post essentially read, “In a little while cops in St. Charles are going to be next. I hope they kill every last one of them.” Sheriff Greg Champagne says this type of hateful rhetoric, especially during such tense times, that will not be tolerated…:
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Victor Pablo is charged with terrorizing and threatening a public official.

So far, 13 candidates in the US Senate race have officially signed up to run on this first day of qualifying. They include Republicans Congressmen Charles Boustany and John Fleming and Joseph Cao. Democrats Caroline Fayard and Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell threw their hats in the ring, as well as former ATC Commissioner Troy Hebert.

A police officer in Kentwood shot someone during an incident last night in Tangipahoa Parish. State Police confirmed the shooting and said the woman did not suffer life-threatening injuries. No other information on this incident is being released at this time.

The State Department of Revenue announces the limit has been reached on the Louisiana solar energy tax credit program. Emelie Gunn has more on what this means…:
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Qualifying began this morning and several candidates appeared at the Secretary of State’s Office to sign up for the US Senate race. They include Democrats Caroline Fayard & Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell, and Republicans Congressmen Charles Boustany and John Fleming and Troy Hebert who is running as an independent.

The St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man accused of making threats against police officers on social media. Sheriff Greg Champagne says they received reports on Monday, following the deadly rampage against officers the prior day in Baton Rouge, that a man by the name of Victor “Life of Crime” Pablo indicated he planned a similar ambush
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Champagne says the suspect is being charged with terrorizing and threatening a public official, which carries up to a maximum of 15 years in prison.

The State Department of Revenue has announced that the Louisiana solar energy tax credit program has already reached its limit. The LDR says consumers buying residential solar energy systems from this point on should not expect to receive any tax credits from the state. President of Solar Alternatives Jeff Cantin says this means around 2-thousand families will not get this credit now…:
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A community group in Baton Rouge is putting together a plan of ways relations between the public and police officers could be improved. The effort is in the wake of the ambush on officers, and the fatal shooting of Alton Sterling. Rev. Lee Wesley of Together Baton Rouge says cops and the public must have an open dialog…:

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And a heat advisory remains in effect for most of the northern half of the state until 7pm tomorrow.

Qualifying for the Congressional races are underway. Emelie Gunn has more…:
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In the US Senate race, five Republicans, two Democrats and one independent are expected to qualify. JMC Analytics pollster John Couvillion anticipates a Republican and Democrat will advance to a December runoff…:
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The group Together Baton Rouge took up a request by the US Justice Department and the governor’s office to lead a program on community policing called Project Spirit. The project aims to find out how people view the city’s problems, and to offer ideas about how Baton Rouge can move forward in the wake of the ambush on police officers, and the shooting death of Alton Sterling. Rev. Lee Wesley believes there needs to be reform within police departments…:
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Wesley says the group will hold “We the People” meetings over the next 6 months to allow people to voice their concerns on both sides.

The top half of the state is under a heat advisory until 7pm tomorrow. The National Weather Service says a ridge of high pressure is hovering over the region which is forecast to reach temperatures into the upper 90s to near 100 degrees. They say, when combined with the humidity, it will feel like it’s 105 to 110 degrees outside.

A community group in Baton Rouge is putting together a plan of ways relations between the public and police officers could be improved. The effort is in the wake of the ambush on officers, and the fatal shooting of Alton Sterling. Rev. Lee Wesley of Together Baton Rouge says cops and the public must have an open dialog…:
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The Baton Rouge Area Foundation’s EBR First Responders Fund established for the families of the officers who were shot and killed in the attack Sunday, has raised over $52,000. Those wishing to help can donate online at braf.org.

There are plans to rebuild the Civil War-era Governor’s Mansion that was intentionally burned down a week ago today in Opelousas. Mayor Reginald Tatum is upset the original structure was destroyed, as it was 3 weeks out from opening as a museum. But he’s optimistic the building will be finished before the city’s 300th anniversary in 2020…:
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Today candidates begin qualifying for the US Senate race for the seat being vacated by David Vitter. Halen Doughty has more…:

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Governor John Bel Edwards will be joined by State Police Col Mike Edmonson today for his month call in radio show, “Ask the Governor.” In a statement, the governor says he plans to discuss public safety and the recent tragedies that have taken place in Baton Rouge. The show will be carried live beginning at 2:06pm on the Louisiana Radio Network.