LSU’s Public Policy Research Lab has conducted a survey that reveals that less than one third of voters in Louisiana are paying attention to the governor’s race. Research Director Mike Henderson says their survey also found that Republican US Senator David Vitter is the most well-known.
cut 10 (11) “Edwards yet”
He says Vitter is the most polarizing, with high favorable AND unfavorable numbers.

Over 10,000 vehicles owned by state government agencies are getting GPS tracking devices, that will follow routes, monitor speeds, and chart driving habits in state vehicles. Jan Cassidy, Assistant Commissioner for Procurement for the jindal adminstration points out that other states already have this, but on a smaller scale…
CUT 4 (05) Q: “at this time”
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In response to the recent Geismar murder of Monica Johnson allegedly at the hands of her estranged husband, some have advocated that abused women get guns. The Louisiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence says it’s not a great idea, since only 7 percent of women used a gun succesfully in self-defense, and 9 out of 10 are in prison for killing their partner…
CUT 13 (06) Q: ‘never works”

For the 5th year in a row, The Louisiana Lottery Corporation’s revenue is up over three million from the previous year. Lottery Spokesperson Kim Chopin says that 453 million dollars in revenue is attributed to Powerball and Mega- Millions, and the scratch-offs offer players even more chances to win…
CUT 8 (09) Q: “forward to that”