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.
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.
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.
‘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.
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.
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 […]
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 […]
Last Call: 5 things you may have missed on November … It’s getting late, and it’s almost time to close up for the evening. Here are some stories you might have missed today.
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.
Governor Bobby Jindal issues executive order to block … Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal joined several southern states Monday in issuing an executive order to block the resettlement of Syrian refugees in the state of Louisiana.
Vitter, Edwards call to stop accepting Syrian refugees Both Republican Sen. David Vitter and Democratic State Rep. John Bel Edwards have called for Louisiana to stop accepting Syrian refugees in the wake of ISIS’ deadly attacks in Paris.
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.