Members of Congress are scheduled to choose a new Speaker of the House today and former president Trump has endorsed Ohio Representative Jim Jordon. Louisiana’s Steve Scalise is the other contender but Of the Louisiana house members, only Julia Letlow has voiced support for Scalise. With little backing from Scalise’s own state, LSU Political Science Professor Dr. Robert Hogan says it’s indicative of a deep division within the Republican party.
And Hogan says, many Republican congressional members are fearful Trump’s endorsement of Jordan, could be used against them among voters if they support Scalise instead.
Gas prices are still over $3 a gallon but perhaps they’re headed in the right direction. Regular grade is down almost 2 cents a gallon compared to a month ago. The Current average price for a gallon of regular gasoline is $3.19.
Finally a little rain for South Louisiana that’s Thanks to a disturbance in the Gulf. Brooke Thorington has more.
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Small business and optimism nationwide dropped in September and National Federation of Independent Business State Director Dawn McVea says sales growth has slowed, and owners have limited options for relief.