U.S. Senate Republican Primary heats up as Julia Letlow-sponsored poll puts her ahead of opponents Bill Cassidy and John Fleming
Congresswoman Julia Letlow releases a poll that shows her leading the U.S. Senate Republican Primary. The survey shows her leading incumbent Bill Cassidy by 1% and John Fleming by 8%. Pearson Cross teaches political science at ULM and says Letlow paid for the poll, but the results probably reflect the view of primary v...
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McNeese State Athletic Director Heath Schroyer speaks of men's hoops success ahead of first round NCAA Tournament game
The McNeese Cowboys are preparing to play in their third straight NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament. The South Region's 12 seed takes on Vanderbilt Thursday afternoon in Oklahoma City. McNeese Athletic Director Heath Schroyer says McNeese is setting the standard for programs of its stature. "Very, very few programs...
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Louisiana ranked No.2 in the nation in rehabilitation of historic buildings
When it comes to turning old buildings into new buildings, Louisiana sets the standard. Andrea McCarthy, the tax credit program director of the Louisiana Office of Cultural Development, says since 2021, Louisiana has rehabilitated more than 400 historic buildings, including several in New Orleans. "The biggest pro...
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Pedestrian cell phone legislation scrapped by Louisiana House Transportation Committee
The Louisiana House Transportation Committee rejects a proposal to fine pedestrians $25 for looking at their cell phone while walking on a crosswalk. Chris Alexander with the Louisiana Citizen Advocacy Group testified against the legislation. "This is just government overreach at its finest. It's not the role of g...
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U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon endorses Governor Jeff Landry's endeavor to increase funding for LA GATOR Program
U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon supports Governor Jeff Landry's effort to double the state funding of the LA GATOR Program. The program provides low income families with state dollars that can be used to pay for private school tuition. LaPolitics.com publisher Jeremy Alford says McMahon's endorsement is a big de...
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