Gov. Edwards touts Medicaid expansion savings, shares … Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards held a press conference on the impact of the expansion of the Medicaid program in Louisiana.
‘Cajun John Wayne’ elected to Congress Clay Higgins, the outspoken, tough-talking former sheriff’s deputy from St. Landry Parish who made a name for himself as the “Cajun John Wayne,” has been elected to Congress.
Last Call: 5 things you may have missed on Nov. 9 It’s getting late, and it’s almost time to close up for the evening. Here are some stories you might have missed today.
Report: Trump considers Bobby Jindal for Cabinet … Former Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal is being considered for secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in the Donald Trump administration, according to Gambit.
Planned Parenthood clinic faces new hurdle as Louisiana … Despite previous failed attempts to defund Planned Parenthood, Louisiana legislators are now one step closer to blocking a proposed abortion clinic in New Orleans.
Ex-Gov. Jindal says he’ll vote for Trump… but he … WASHINGTON (CNN) — Former Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal says he’ll vote for Donald Trump over Hillary Clinton if that’s the November match-up — but he won’t be happy about it. Jindal called the war of words Tuesday heading into Indiana’s primary between Trump and Texas Sen. Ted Cruz “disgusting,” and he said plenty of Republicans […]
Gov. Edwards signs non-discrimination order NEW ORLEANS (WGNO)–Governor John Bel Edwards signed Wednesday an executive order that his office says will give all Louisianans “equality of opportunity.” The order rescinds the “Marriage and Conscience Order” signed in 2015 by then-Gov. Bobby Jindal. That order said clerks of court could not be forced to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples. It […]
Man shot in face at Bourbon and Canal streets, suspect … New Orleans police are investigating a shooting at the corner of Bourbon and Canal streets. The attack happened at about 2:30 Tuesday afternoon.
Competition for the LHSAA? Officials meet to explore … It might be happening a lot sooner than you might think. Representatives from 13 schools and two school districts met Monday night in Baton Rouge for a detailed discussion on forming a high school sports league that would rival the Louisiana High School Athletic Association.
Which presidential candidate gets the most money … Although online fundraising democratized the money-grabbing business in politics, some places are known for being cash cows — and yes, we are looking at you, New York and California.
Ted Cruz close to winning Tony Perkins endorsement Ted Cruz has successfully courted Bob Vander Platts, Iowa’s main Christian powerbroker, winning his endorsement Thursday that was sought feverishly by about half the Republican field. Now, Cruz in closing in on winning the backing of another top social conservative networker: Tony Perkins.
Democrat John Bel Edwards wins Louisiana governor’s … Democrat John Bel Edwards will be Louisiana’s next governor. He received 56% of the votes in a hard-fought contest Saturday between Republican frontrunner Senator David Vitter.