New campaign finance totals for the governor’s race continue to show Attorney General Jeff Landry leading his opponents with $4.5 million in cash on hand. Teiko Foxx has more…
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The former Tangipahoa Parish P.E. teacher accused of third-degree rape of a student and giving birth to his child is out on bond. Brooke Thorington has more…
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A state Department of Revenue investigation results in the arrest of a Jennings tax preparer for submitting more than 200 fraudulent state income tax returns. L-D-R spokesperson Byron Henderson says Anthony Candler was booked into the East Baton Rouge Parish prison
Henderson says Candler claimed deductions for his clients in 2020 and 2021 for more than 400-thousand dollars in fabricated business expenses.
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Henderson says the state takes fraud schemes like this one seriously…
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Louisiana Congressman Steve Scalise and Ohio’s Jim Jordan are the top candidates to replace ousted Kevin McCarthy as Speaker of the House. There have been questions about Scalise’s health and if he’s up to the job, as he undergoes treatment for Multiple Myeloma. The Advocate’s Mark Ballard, who’s in DC, believes Scalise’s health is not an issue.
Both men have been strongly aligned with former President Donald Trump. As for where they might differ, Ballard says Jordan has been very outspoken against aid for Ukraine, compared to Scalise who hasn’t been as vocal on the issue.
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Even though Jordan denies knowledge of a sexual abuse scandal while he was an assistant wrestling coach at Ohio State University, Ballard says when you compare the two, Scalise has an advantage…
In the meantime, House members have been sent home until Tuesday night when they are set to hear from Scalise and Jordan and their bid for Speaker and vote the following day.
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With the October 14th gubernatorial primary right around the corner, Attorney General Jeff Landry has $4.5 million in cash on hand and none of his opponents have a million dollars. Political Analyst Bernie Pinsonat says every poll has shown Landry with a big lead, which is making it hard for his competitors to raise money…
Treasurer John Schroder has $992 thousand in cash on hand. The main Democrat, former state transportation secretary Shawn Wilson reported $721 thousand in cash-on-hand, while Hunter Lundy has $827 thousand in cash on hand.
Republican Stephen Waguespack and Slidell Senator Sharon Hewitt both reported under $300 thousand in cash on hand. Pinsonat says this puts Landry in a strong position for the runoff if there is one.
Landry received the backing of the state GOP before other Republicans jumped in the race and multiple endorsements followed. While polls report a runoff between Landry and Wilson, Pinsonat says Landry has a huge advantage in dollars over Wilson.
Early voting runs through Saturday. The primary is October 14th.