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.

House Republicans will hold a vote on the floor to select a new Speaker of the House tomorrow. Teiko Foxx spoke with Louisiana Baton Rouge Congressman Garret Graves…

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Voter turnout was just 36-percent and JMC Analytics John Couvillon says Governor-Elect Jeff Landry had the support of the Republican Party and the anti-voting Landry bloc was not motivated…

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Landry will be sworn in as Louisiana’s 57^th governor on January 8^th

A survey by the consumer financial company Bankrate found that 23% of holiday travelers will be taking fewer trips for the holidays and 27% will most likely drive due to higher travel costs. Senior Industry Analyst Ted Rossman says 77 percent of travelers are modifying their plans to save money.

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Another subpar performance by the Saints offense on Sunday as New Orleans fell to Houston 20-13. Three times, the Black and Gold drove the ball inside the 20-yard line and came away with zero points. Receiver Michael Thomas says they have to be tougher inside the red zone…

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A key for Jeff Landry’s winning the 2023 governor’s race was the number of black voters who voted for him. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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Remember that Data Breach at the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles? The OMV is encouraging those affected by the MoveIT data breach to protect their identity and they are offering a complementary standard Life Lock plan as long as you sign up before October 31^st. Other Recommended steps include, freezing your credit, changing all your passwords, reporting suspicious activity and monitoring any government benefits you may receive.

The U-S House is expected to try again tomorrow and elect a new Speaker of the House. Baton Rouge Congressman Garret Graves says Ohio Representative Jim Jordan is the top candidate but it’s not a given that he’ll get the 217 votes to replace Kevin McCarthy.

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More than one in four travelers are worried their travel plans could be disrupted due to delays or cancellations. Senior Industry Analyst Ted Rossman suggests taking advantage of credit cards that have travel insurance policies.

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Rossman also says planning ahead could save you money.

Republican Jeff Landry winning the governor’s race in the primary was a surprise as political observers expected a November run-off. JMC Analytics Pollster John Couvillon says Landry’s tough on crime message connected with the 547-thousand people who voted for him
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Couvillon says Landry receiving 12-percent of the Black vote in African-American dominated precincts was also a big key in Saturday’s victory.

Can the U-S House come to an agreement on a Speaker. Baton Rouge Congressman Garret Graves hopes it happens soon, because they need to get to work on multiple issues..
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A vote on a new Speaker is expected tomorrow.

Have you started making your holiday plans yet? Bankrate Senior Industry Analyst Ted Rossman says 77-percent of travelers are modifying their plans to save money. Rossman says there are things you can do to save a few bucks…
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More than one in four travelers are also worried their travel plans could be disrupted due to delays or cancellations.

The Saints fell to 3-and-3 yesterday with a 20-13 loss at Houston. Receiver Michael Thomas says they need to play with a sense of urgency and desperation…
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New Orleans hosts the 4-and-2 Jacksonville Jaguars on Thursday night.

House Republicans will hold a vote on the floor to select a new Speaker of the House tomorrow. Teiko Foxx spoke with Baton Rouge Congressman Garret Graves…

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Voter turnout was just 36-percent and JMC Analytics Pollster John Couvillon says Governor elect Jeff Landry had the support of the Republican Party and the anti-voting Landry bloc was not motivated…

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Saints Head Coach Dennis Allen and offensive coordinator Pete Carmichael are taking a lot of the blame for struggles on the offense especially after Sunday’s disappointing loss. But Receiver Michael Thomas says it’s on the players to perform…

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The Saints are now 3-and-3 and will host a good Jacksonville team on Thursday.

A survey by the consumer financial company Bankrate found that 23% of holiday travelers will be taking fewer trips for the holidays and 27% will most likely drive due to higher travel costs. Senior Industry Analyst Ted Rossman says 77 percent of travelers are modifying their plans to save money.

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A key for Jeff Landry’s winning the 2023 governor’s race was the number of black voters who voted for him. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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Remember that Data Breach at the Louisiana office of Motor Vehicles. The OMV is encouraging those affected by the MoveIT data breach to protect their identity and they are offering a complementary LifeLock Standard plan as long as you sign up before October 31^st. Other recommended steps include freezing your credit, changing all your passwords, reporting suspicious activity, and monitoring any government benefits you may have.

The U.S. House is expected to try again tomorrow to elect a new Speaker of the House. Fifty-five Republicans voted against Jim Jordan in a ballot on Friday after the party’s first nominee, House Republican Steve Scalise was forced to withdraw due to opposition from Jordan supporters. Baton Rouge Congressman, Garret Graves says the focus should be selecting a Speaker so the House can conduct business.

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Another subpar performance by the Saints offense on Sunday as New Orleans fell to Houston 20-13. Three times, the Black and Gold drove the ball inside the 20-yard line and came away with zero points. Receiver Michael Thomas says they have to be tougher inside the red zone…

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Republican Governor-elect Jeff Landry garnered more than fifty percent of the vote and avoided a runoff in a primary that had a turnout of only thirty-six percent. Landry thanked his supporters in Broussard Saturday night and said his victory is historic and symbolic.

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Landry received 52-percent of the vote, Democrat Shawn Wilson 26-percent, and everyone else was in single digits. Cross says none of the other candidates made a persuasive case…

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By winning the election now, it gives Landry an extra month to prepare to take over as Louisiana’s 57th governor.

Republican Jeff Landry winning the governor’s race in the primary was a surprise to political watchers. JMC Analytics Pollster John Couvillon says Landry receiving 12-percent of the Black vote was a big key in Saturday’s victory. He says that’s unprecedented for a white candidate in a statewide race to receive that much support from Black voters…

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The U.S. House is expected to try again tomorrow and elect a new Speaker of the House. Baton Rouge Congressman Garret Graves says Ohio Representative Jim Jordan is the top candidate and it’s not a given that he’ll get the 217 votes to replace Kevin McCarthy.

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Republican Attorney General Jeff Landry is now Governor-elect Landry after winning Saturday’s gubernatorial election by receiving more than 50-percent of the vote in the primary. Landry says the journey to reform the state has only just begun…
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Meanwhile, it was a disappointing night for Democrats as they were hoping their main candidate, Shawn Wilson, could get into a runoff with Landry. During Wilson’s concession speech, he hopes Landry keeps his word that he would continue the Medicaid expansion and give teachers the pay raise they deserve…
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Landry will be sworn in on January 8th.

Republican Jeff Landry winning the governor’s race in the primary was a surprise as political observers expected a November run-off. JMC Analytics Pollster John Couvillon says Landry’s tough on crime message connected with the 547-thousand people who voted for him…
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Couvillon says Landry receiving 12-percent of the Black vote was also a big key in Saturday’s victory.

Missed opportunities in the red zone cost the Saints yesterday in a 20-13 loss to the Houston Texans. Quarterback Derek Carr is red faced about the loss….
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New Orleans next game is Thursday night when they host Jacksonville.

Republican Jeff Landry has been elected as the state’s 57th governor after receiving more than 50 percent of the vote in the primary. Brooke Thorington has more.
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By winning now, Landry has an extra month to prepare, before he’s sworn in on January 8th. ULM Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says Landry is probably ready to move into the governor’s mansion today…
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Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser has been elected outright to a third term despite facing five challengers. Nungesser believes he has the respect of voters because he’s not afraid to tackle problems, like litter…
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The attorney general, secretary of state and state treasurer races are all headed to a November run-off.

One-thousand grants will become available today at noon for Citizens Policyholders who are looking for up to ten-thousand dollars in financial assistance to fortify their roof. Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon says interested homeowners should pre-register at the department of insurance’s website.
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