President Biden has approved Louisiana’s emergency declaration request that will result in more federal support to the state as it works with the U-S Army Corps of Engineers to keep saltwater from impacting water treatment plants in Plaquemines, St. Bernard, Orleans and Jefferson parishes. GOHSEP spokesperson Mike Steele the declaration is for 90 days…
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Amendment 2 on the October 14th ballot would grant the highest level of protection to worship in a church. Public Affairs Research Council President Steven Procopio says COVID restrictions prompted the amendment and that both US and state constitutions already protect the freedom to worship.
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The Lions Camp Road and Elizabeth wildfires, in Vernon and Allen parishes, are now 100 percent contained. Teiko Foxx has more…
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Former Saints Quarterback Drew Brees and LSU women’s basketball star Seimone Augusuts headline the Louisiana Sports Hall of fame Class of 2024. Breese led the Black and Gold to its only Super Bowl victory and Augustus is considered the greatest female basketball player to ever come from Louisiana. They’ll be enshrined during ceremonies in Natchitoches on a date to be determined.

Louisiana’s federal emergency declaration has been approved in the battle against saltwater intrusion. GOHSEP spokesperson Mike Steele says this allows for federal assistance to help those parishes keep salt water from getting into their water facilities…

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Last year 906 people died on Louisiana roadways, that’s almost a seven percent decrease from 2021 according to the LSU Center for Analytics and Research and in Transportation Safety. Louisiana Highway Safety Commission spokesperson Greg Fischer says last year there was an increased effort to stop impaired drivers and it paid off.

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Amendment 2 on the October 14^th ballot would grant the highest level of protection to worship in a church. Public Affairs Research Council President Steven Procopio says COVID restrictions prompted the amendment, so if you believe individuals should have the right to worship in a church you’d be in favor of the amendment.

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Both the US and state constitutions already protect the freedom to worship. Amendment two is one of four on the October 14^th ballot.

The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry has a new president. Will Green is leaving as the head of the Louisiana Automobile Dealers Association to lead L-A-B-I. Green says he’s ready to advance positive policies Louisiana businesses desperately need…

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President Biden has approved Louisiana’s request for an emergency declaration in the state’s battle against saltwater intrusion moving up the Mississippi River. GOHSEP spokesperson Mike Steele says steps are being taken to protect the drinking water in Orleans, Jefferson, St. Bernard and Plaquemines parishes…
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Good news in the battle against wildfires in southwest Louisiana as two of the fires are now considered 100-percent contained, the Lions Camp Road fire in Vernon Parish and the Elizabeth fire in Allen Parish. Vernon Sheriff Sam Craft says the Lions Camp Road fire consumed nearly 800 acres…
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906 people died on Louisiana’s roads last year in crashes which is a seven percent decrease from 2021. That’s according to statistics compiled by the Center for Analytics and Research in Transportation Safety at LSU. So why the decrease? Louisiana Highway Safety Commission spokesperson Greg Fischer says traffic volume increased in 2022 as we moved further away from the pandemic…
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Fisher says in 2022 there was an eight-percent increase in DWI arrests.

We continue our profiles of the six major candidates for governor by hearing from the lone major Democrat in the race, former state transportation secretary Shawn Wilson. The Lafayette resident says his campaign is about making sure residents are healthier, safer, smarter and wealthier. If elected, Wilson says he’ll make sure the Medicaid expansion stays in place and he’ll make investments to be smart on crime…
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Two of the state’s largest wildfires in southwest Louisiana are now 100-percent contained according the incident management team. The Elizabeth Fire in Allen Parish and the Lions Camp Road fire in Vernon Parish. Vernon Sheriff Sam Craft says fire crews have been at it for nearly a month…
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There are four constitutional amendments on the October 14th ballot and amendment one would prohibit the state from accepting donations from outside sources to conduct elections. Proponents for the amendment say such donations could influence results, but Public Affairs Research Council President Steven Procopio says the opponents give a different argument…
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Amendment 2 on the October 14th ballot would grant the highest level of protection to worship in a church. Procopio says COVID restrictions prompted the amendment and that both US and state constitutions already protect the freedom to worship.
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Early voting begins Saturday.

The October 14^th election is approaching and Louisiana voters will have four constitutional amendments on the ballot. Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana President Steven Procopio says Amendment 1 would ban the use of monetary donations from a nongovernmental or foreign source to administer elections.

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Procopio says Amendment 1 is another attempt to solidify that those types of organizations cannot donate to help administer elections. Early voting begins Saturday.

Former Louisiana Automobile Dealers Association President, Will Green has been appointed as the new head of the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry. Green says he’s eager to work with lawmakers to pass legislation that is pro-business.

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Green worked at LABI from 2014 to 2016 as their director for civil justice reform and employee relations.

The major Democrat in the governor’s race Shawn Wilson says he has a proven track record of bipartisan leadership to move the state in the right direction. Brooke Thorington has more.

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Tangipahoa Sheriff Deputies say 19-year-old Johnathan Kliebert (clay-bear) fatally shot his mother and her dog while they slept on Tuesday. 46-year-old Ashley Kliebert was found dead in the master bedroom with a gunshot wound to her head. The dog was also found shot near her. Authorities say Johnathan Kliebert told investigators he awoke in an angry state and killed his mother and her dog. Johnathan was charged with first-degree murder and other offenses.

We continue our profiles on the six major candidates running for governor and the major Democrat Shawn Wilson believes he’s the right candidate for Louisianans because of his leadership and proven record to deliver on infrastructure projects…

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The Louisiana Forestry Association continues to offer a reward of up to $15 thousand for tips leading to the arrest of arsonists in the state’s three largest wildfires. Ag and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain…

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Laura McLaughlin of Pitkin was arrested for setting the Highway 113 fire which started in Rapides and spread into Vernon Parish.

A powerful lobbying group for businesses has a new leader. Jeff Palermo reports he’s a familiar face at the state capitol…

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A driver hauling a trailer full of pigs lost all of the animals when the gate on the trailer came loose and the pigs fell out. Authorities say 30 dead pigs were scattered along the westbound side Mississippi River Bridge after the animals fell off the back of the truck and were hit by drivers. It’s unknown if the driver who lost its load was located.

We’ve been profiling the six major candidates for governor and today we hear from Democrat Shawn Wilson who says he wants to increase funding for early childhood education and ensure teacher pay raises…
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The Lafayette resident says he’ll address the state’s insurance crisis by holding insurers accountable so citizens receive the benefits they are entitled to.

Will Green has been named as the new president of the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry. Green comes to L-A-B-I after serving as the President of the Louisiana Automobile Dealers Association. He says as the new leader at L-A-B-I he wants to help state government enact bold reforms that will result in economic growth and a free enterprise system…
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There are four constitutional amendments on the October 14th ballot and amendment one would prohibit the state from accepting donations from outside sources to conduct elections. Proponents for the amendment say such donations could influence results, but Public Affairs Research Council President Steven Procopio says the opponents give a different argument…
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Early voting begins Saturday.

With some areas of the state starting to see more regular rainfall, Ag and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain says the outdoor burn ban could be lifted for some areas, possibly as early as this week. But Strain says most of the state remains very dry…
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We continue today with our profiles of the six main candidates for governor with Democrat Shawn Wilson. Brooke Thorington reports Wilson touts a track record of bipartisan leadership
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85-hundred jobs were added in Louisiana in August according to figures released by the state workforce commission. Baton Rouge gained 43-hundred jobs, New Orleans added 17–hundred jobs, but Shreveport-Bossier City and Alexandria lost 600 jobs from July to August.

Ag and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain says Laura McLaughlin of Pitkin was arrested for setting the Highway 113 wildfire which started in Rapides and spread into Vernon Parish
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McLaughlin faces up to 15 years in prison if convicted on these charges.

Constitutional Amendment One on the October 14th ballot asks voters if the state should be allowed to accept donations from outside groups or donors to help pay for election costs. President of the Public Affairs Research Council Steven Procopio says proponents are concerned a donation could help sway elections in the donor’s favor…
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Procopio says opponents of the amendment argue iron-clad donation agreements can be crafted without strings attached.