The Republican gubernatorial candidates hope President Trump’s visit to Lake Charles on Friday will prevent Governor Edwards from winning re-election without the need of a run-off. Jeff Palermo has the story…
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Louisiana’s national rankings for STD cases has dropped. Kevin Barnhart has the story.
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There were sparks during the final televised gubernatorial primary debate as the candidates tried to make a statement before voters cast their ballot on Saturday. ULM Political Science Professor Joshua Stockley says nothing occurred that changes the dynamics of the race
President Donald Trump will be in Lake Charles tomorrow night to rally Louisiana voters to vote for one of the two main Republican candidates. Stockley says getting an endorsement from sitting President is huge, but this is different since Mr. Trump is not back one particular candidate…
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A NextStar TV poll has Edwards receiving 43-percent of the vote, Rispone at 21-percent and Abraham at 20-percent, 12-percent are undecided. Stockley on why Edwards has a chance to win the election outright on Saturday…
The election is Saturday and polls are open from 7 AM to 8 PM.
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For the second consecutive year, Louisiana ranks number two in the nation for infrastructure investment, according to Site Selection Magazine. Economic Development Secretary Don Pierson says the publication recognizes the state’s significant enhancements through recent initiatives.
Pierson says the state has seen almost $40 billion invested in infrastructure throughout the state, just in 2019.
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The publication also took into consideration the state’s $50 billion coastal master plan to protect and restore the state’s coast. Pierson says strengthening wetlands, swamp and estuaries buffers communities and industries against storm surge.
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The first question asked at last night’s debate was about the hiring and firing of former Governor Edwards’ Deputy Chief of Staff Johnny Anderson, and his sexual harassment scandal.
Anderson was accused of sexual harassment by six women at Southern University before he was hired into the Edwards Administration. Edwards said before he was hired, Anderson was cleared.
Former Edwards employee Juanita Washington accused Anderson of sexual harassment and assault while working under him in the administration.
Washington is now suing Edwards for access to documents, emails, and texts related to Anderson’s tenure, saying the Governor covered up the accusations.
Edwards says the office has a zero-tolerance policy for harassment, and the incident inspired a series of sexual harassment reforms in state offices.
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A CDC report shows that Louisiana dropped in the rankings for new cases of gonorrhea and early-stage syphilis. Assistant Secretary for the state Office of Public Health Dr. Alex Billioux says Medicaid expansion has been effective in the decline.
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In this latest report, Louisiana was ranked seventh for primary and secondary syphilis case rates, declining from #3 and in gonorrhea, the state fell two spots to number five.
Billioux says the state is now making house calls in an effort to help overcome transportation hurdles.
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Billioux says another hurdle faced is the access to medication to treat STD patients.