The Louisiana Republican Party continues to make Senator Mary Landrieu’s chartered flights a campaign issue. Landrieu has completed a report on the use of flights for campaign events and has admitted to over $33,000 in improperly charged flights. Executive Director Jason Dore says he’s surprised by that amount…
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Landrieu says she takes full responsbility and these mistakes are a result of sloppy bookkeeping.

The Municipal Police Employees Retirement System announces the first permanent cost of living adjustment for retirees in more than a decade. Ben Huxen, Chief Advisor to the Commissioner of Administration, says the increase will begin November 1st…
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The last permanent cost of living adjustment was made in January 2002.

Starting this week, Lt Governor Jay Dardenne will host town hall meetings at three locations he’d like to see tapped for more tourism growth. Michelle Southern has more…
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