
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry's re-election war chest currently exceeds $11 million
Governor Landry's re-election campaign says in a filing with the Louisiana Board of Ethics that it ended 2025 with almost $11 million in cash-on-hand. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says he's not surprised. "He's left no stone unturned. He's going to raise as much money as he can. He doesn't want to give anyone...
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Iran conflict, other factors have resulted in a spike in gas prices
There was a big spike in gas prices overnight. According to Gasbuddy,com gas prices are about a dime higher than yesterday as the statewide average is at $2.65. Gasbuddy petroleum analyst Patrick DeHaan does not expect the prices will continue to skyrocket. "Once prices go up in those price cycling states, they w...
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LSU Alexandria chancellor Dr. Paul Coreil announces retirement at end of academic year
The chancellor of LSU Alexandria announces his retirement. After 43 years in the LSU system, Dr. Paul Coreil will retire at the end of this academic year. The 70-year-old says the 13 years he spent in Alexandria, the last eight of which were as LSUA's chancellor, have been the best years of his career. "It's been,...
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Louisiana legislative leaders address issue of carbon capture ahead of upcoming session
Carbon capture will be one of the big issues in the upcoming legislative session, which gets underway in less than a week. Senate President Cameron Henry acknowledges that it's a hot-button issue relating to the oil and gas industry. "It is something that is required for industry coming to Louisiana. Louisiana has...
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New Orleans Representative Candace Newell files bill to allow sale of recreational marijuana
A bill has been filed for the upcoming legislative session that would allow for the sale of recreational marijuana, but only at a few locations. New Orleans Representative Candace Newell's legislation would allow for the sale of recreational marijuana by businesses that have a license to dispense medical marijuana, but...
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