Shreveport-Bossier Congressman Mike Johnson says he will run for House Speaker if Jim Jordan of Ohio doesn’t get elected. Teiko Foxx spoke with ULM Political Science Professor Dr. Joshua Stockley..:
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We will soon learn more about Governor-Elect Jeff Landry’s plans for Louisiana. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says Landry’s agenda will be in line with his gubernatorial campaign…:
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Landry will be sworn in on January 8th.

Twenty legislative races are headed to a run-off; 18 on the House side and two state Senate races will be decided November 18th. La-Politics-dot-com publisher Jeremy Alford says looking back at last Saturday, several competitive state senate races were decided with Blake Miguez, Alan Seabaugh and Patrick Connick all winning…:
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Three statewide races are also in a runoff, attorney general, secretary of state and state treasurer.

Livingston Parish School officials said the Walker High School Principal accused of citing religion while discipling a student for a video showing her dancing at an off-campus homecoming party has been granted sick leave for the remainder of the year. Jason St. Pierre made the request after receiving massive backlash over his punishment of Kaylee Timonet which including removing her from student government and a scholarship opportunity.

What will state government look like when conservative Governor-Elect Jeff Landry takes office? Colleen Crain takes a look..:
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Twenty legislative races are headed to a run-off; 18 on the House side and two state Senate races will be decided on November 18th. La-Politics-dot-com publisher Jeremy Alford says with the governor’s race decided, voter turnout for the runoff likely won’t even hit the 36 percent who cast a ballot Saturday…:
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The House is expected to vote today to elect a new speaker, and Louisiana Congressman Mike Johnson told USA Today he will nominate himself if Congressman Jim Jordan of Ohio doesn’t get elected. ULM Political Science Professor Dr. Joshua Stockley believes Jordan will get the necessary votes…:
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Stockley thinks Johnson may be too conservative to get the votes he needs.

U-S domestic oil production hit an all-time high last week, surpassing the record high set before the pandemic. LSU Interim Director of Energy Studies Greg Upton says he doesn’t see it slowing down anytime soon…:
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Domestic crude production is at 13 million barrels per day.

We will soon learn more about Governor-Elect Jeff Landry’s plans for Louisiana. A big change in political ideology is expected as the state transitions from a moderate Democrat to a conservative, as Governor John Bel Edwards battled with Republican lawmakers over his years in office. Political Analyst Bernie Pinsonat…:
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With no runoff, Landry has until January 8th to look at who he wants to bring in to fill his cabinet positions.

Does Louisiana Congressman Mike Johnson have a shot at becoming the next U-S Speaker of the House? Despite being well-liked among his colleagues, ULM Political Science Professor Dr. Joshua Stockley thinks Johnson may be too conservative to get the 217 votes he needs…:
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The House is expected to vote today to elect a new speaker.

Louisiana U-S Senator Bill Cassidy is back from a trip to war-torn Israel. Jeff Palermo has more…:
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Orleans Parish District Attorney Jason Williams and his 78-year-old mother were carjacked at gunpoint Monday night in New Orleans, according to his spokesman. No other details of the crime were immediately available, though OPDA said Williams and his mother were not harmed.

Congressional members are scheduled to vote their next Speaker of the House today. Among the contenders are Louisiana’s Steve Scalise and Ohio Representative Jim Jordan. LSU Political Science Professor Dr. Robert Hogan believes the election process will take a while..:
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When former Speaker Kevin McCarthy was elected in January it took fifteen rounds of voting and several concessions to far-right party members.

Small business optimism nationwide dips in September as inflation remains the single greatest problem in operating a business. National Federation of Independent Business State Director Dawn McVea says the report also found that 43 percent of owners reported job openings that were hard to fill…:
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Thanks to a disturbance in the Gulf south Louisiana will have rain today. Brooke Thorington has more…:
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The Myrtles Plantation in St. Francisville ranks in the top 10 as one of the most haunted destinations in the world, according to a recent report from Planet Cruise. Analyzing data from Trip Advisor, the Myrtles had 179 haunted mentions, and 62 spooky mentions.

Gas prices continue to fall in Louisiana. The current statewide average for a gallon of regular dropped another penny overnight to $3.19 which is over 10 cents lower than the same time last week.

After hearing from potential candidates last night, the US House begins the lengthy process of choosing the next Speaker…:
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The state is getting some badly needed rain today into tomorrow, but State Climatologist Barry Keim says this disturbance will leave behind a delightful weekend…:
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The NFIB Small Business Optimism index decreased again in September as inflation remains the owners’ most important problem. NFIB State Director Dawn McVea…:
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She says the latest report also found 43 percent of owners reported job openings that were hard to fill.

Constitutional amendment three on Saturday’s ballot asks voters if they want to require lawmakers to use 25 percent of any state surplus to pay retirement debt for the four state retirement systems. Mandeville Representative Richard Nelson, who authored the amendment, says the state spends over a billion dollars every year just in interest on this debt…:
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Opponents of the amendment say state surplus dollars help fund road and bridge work, coastal restoration, and other infrastructure needs.

Congressional members are scheduled to vote on their next Speaker of the House today. Among the contenders are Louisiana’s Steve Scalise and Ohio Representative Jim Jordan. LSU Political Science Professor Dr. Robert Hogan expects it will be a close race between the two…:
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Former President Trump has endorsed Jordan and the only member of Louisiana’s congressional delegation to voice their support for Scalise is Congresswoman Julia Letlow.

South Louisiana, grab your umbrella when you leave the house today. When is the last time you’ve heard that? Lots of rain is in the forecast thanks to a disturbance in the gulf…:
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That’s State Climatologist Barry Keim who says rain will last most of today into Thursday.

Inflation remains the top problem for small business owners nationwide resulting in less optimism for the future. Teiko Foxx has more…:
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A system in the gulf could bring some much-needed rain to south Louisiana on Wednesday. Slidell National Weather Service Meteorologist Phil Grigsby says predicted rainfall amounts are in the one-to-two-inch range and higher in coastal parishes which will be welcome…:
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While the gulf disturbance will bring rain to Louisiana it’s not expected to develop into a depression and or tropical storm.

The deadline to request an absentee ballot for Saturday’s elections is 4:30pm today. Louisiana Deputy Secretary of State for Outreach Joel Watson says registered voters can request an absentee ballot at voterportal-dot-sos-dot-la-dot-gov…:
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Additional election information including your sample ballot can be found on the GeauxVote mobile app.

The Gonzales Police Department is seeking information on a Sunday night shooting at a park in Ascension Parish that left several hurt and led to a fatal car crash as people were fleeing the area. They say at least 4 people sustained gunshot wounds in the incident, and a vehicle trying to escape crashed leaving two hurt and a woman dead. Anyone with information on this incident is urged to contact the authorities.

The University of Louisiana System Board has delayed hiring their own President Jim Henderson as Louisiana Tech’s next president to allow public input. Teiko Foxx explains…:
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A tropical disturbance has the potential to bring a lot of rain to south Louisiana tomorrow. LRN Meteorologist John Wetherbee has more:
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State Police say a Covington man is dead following a suspected drunk driver crash in St. Tammany Parish. They say 46-year-old Kimberly Dufrene of Covington was making a turn when she traveled into the opposite lane of traffic and hit a motorcycle driven by 67-year-old Douglas Jenkins. Jenkins succumbed to his injuries at a local hospital. Dufrene was booked for vehicular homicide and 2nd offense DWI.

Efforts are underway to bring a black bear hunting season to Louisiana. A vote will likely take place at The Louisiana Wildlife Commission’s November meeting. After being on the endangered species list, State Wildlife says today the black bear population here is just over 12 hundred. Commission member Joe McPherson says lawmakers sponsored legislation to bring black bear hunting back…:
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He says if the commission chooses to bring black bear hunting season back it wouldn’t be until the 2024-2025 season.

The University of Louisiana System Board has delayed hiring their own President Jim Henderson, as Louisiana Tech’s next president to allow public input. Henderson says it’s just procedural and returning to a university environment at an institution like Tech was always his plan
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