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Louisiana Network
![Louisiana Network](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2014/09/lrn.jpg?w=300&q=75)
![Coalition Formed to Push Voters to Support Unanimous Jury Verdict](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2011/05/Jury-Seats1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Coalition Formed to Push Voters to Support Unanimous Jury Verdict
A statewide coalition has been formed to educate voters about constitutional amendment number two on the November sixth ballot.
![Three Louisiana State Parks are Reopening Flood-damaged Cabins](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2016/05/Louisiana-State-Parks.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Three Louisiana State Parks are Reopening Flood-damaged Cabins
Three flood damaged Louisiana State Parks will soon be back in business.
![Report: LDH & Attorney General’s Office Misappropriated Money Intended for Medicaid Fraud Fund](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2017/12/ThinkstockPhotos-122486570.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Report: LDH & Attorney General’s Office Misappropriated Money Intended for Medicaid Fraud Fund
The Legislative Auditor has a new report detailing evidence the Department of Health and the Attorney General’s Office both misappropriated money intended for the Medicaid Fraud Fund.
![Report: Former Shaw Group CEO Jim Bernhard Rumored to Run in Gov.](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/10/Governors-Mansion-pinterest.com_.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Report: Former Shaw Group CEO Jim Bernhard Rumored to Run in Gov.
Jim Bernhard rumors are swirling again as LaPolitics.com reports the former Shaw Group CEO is considering a run for the governor’s mansion in 2019.
![Medicare for All Becoming New Norm for Louisiana Democrats](http://townsquare.media/site/29/files/2017/07/818894050.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Medicare for All Becoming New Norm for Louisiana Democrats
Medicare for All may have been a fringe position just two years ago, but a survey of Louisiana’s 2018 Democratic congressional candidates shows nearly unanimous support for the policy.
![Gov. Edwards’ Approval Rating Slips Following Several Special Sessions](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/08/John-Bel-Edwards-Governors-Photo-Facebook-e1471555353299.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Gov. Edwards’ Approval Rating Slips Following Several Special Sessions
A Morning Consult poll shows Governor John Bel Edwards’ approval rating slipped under 50 percent during the brutal legislative sessions between April and June.
![Entergy Rates Go Down After Decade of Hurricane Fees](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2013/10/Entergy-Worker-Ethan-Miller-Getty.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Entergy Rates Go Down After Decade of Hurricane Fees
For the last decade, more than one million Entergy customers throughout the state have been paying charges to cover the cost of repairs to damage from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
![LDWF Hopeful for Funding for Queen Bess Island Renourishment Project](http://townsquare.media/site/37/files/2012/12/103235722.jpg?w=980&q=75)
LDWF Hopeful for Funding for Queen Bess Island Renourishment Project
Fifty years ago, there wasn’t a single brown pelican to be found in the pelican state.
![Rep. Abraham Supports Bill to Increase Soldier Pay](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/04/Ralph-Abraham-facebook-e1458852972717.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Rep. Abraham Supports Bill to Increase Soldier Pay
The U.S. House has passed the National Defense Authorization Act which provides the largest pay raise for troops in nine years.
![Federal Judge Approves Removal of Confederate Monument in Caddo](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2018/07/Caddo-Parish-Commissioner-Steven-Jackson-photo-from-Louisiana-Radio-Network.png?w=980&q=75)
Federal Judge Approves Removal of Confederate Monument in Caddo
A federal judge has allowed for the removal of a Confederate monument in front of the courthouse in Caddo after dismissing a lawsuit filed by the Daughters of the Confederacy, who said the monument sat on private property.
![Mother of Burned Natchitoches Baby Arrested](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/02/handcuffs-Getty-images.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Mother of Burned Natchitoches Baby Arrested
Authorities have now arrested the mother of the 6-month-old Natchitoches baby who died from severe burns last week.
![Corrections Secretary Jimmy LeBlanc Criticizes AG Jeff Landry](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2014/01/78878416.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Corrections Secretary Jimmy LeBlanc Criticizes AG Jeff Landry
Jimmy LeBlanc is speaking out against Jeff Landry’s accusations that the Edwards Administration is stonewalling efforts to continue executions in Louisiana.
![Bureau of Economic Anaylsis: Louisiana Posts Strong Q1 GDP Growth](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/11/GettyImages-51481254-1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Bureau of Economic Anaylsis: Louisiana Posts Strong Q1 GDP Growth
The Bureau of Economic Analysis says Louisiana showed the 14th fastest gross domestic product growth in the nation for the first quarter of 2018.
![Study: Warming Temperatures Linked to Higher Suicide Rates](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/07/GettyImages-81502754.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Study: Warming Temperatures Linked to Higher Suicide Rates
Scientists have associated the climate with mental health problems before, but a new study out of California suggests a heat wave can bring about an increase in suicides.
![Senator Kennedy Meets Supreme Court Justice Nominee Brett Kavanaugh](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2017/07/Sen.-John-Kennedy-youtube.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Senator Kennedy Meets Supreme Court Justice Nominee Brett Kavanaugh
The conversation stuck mostly to personal topics, as Kennedy said he was keen to get to know the man.
![Steve Scalise to Run for 6th Term; Challengers Raise Concerns](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2017/06/679197728.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Steve Scalise to Run for 6th Term; Challengers Raise Concerns
Congressman Steve Scalise is set to seek his 6th term in office as representative of Louisiana’s 1st district.
![Student Attempts to Become Youngest Pilot to Circumnavigate World](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/12/Jetplane2.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Student Attempts to Become Youngest Pilot to Circumnavigate World
Eighteen-year-old La. Tech student Mason Andrews is on his way to becoming the youngest pilot to ever circumnavigate the globe.
![Gov. Edwards Sends Open Letter To President About Trade War](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/08/John-Bel-Edwards-Governors-Photo-Facebook-e1471555353299.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Gov. Edwards Sends Open Letter To President About Trade War
Governor John Bel Edwards sent an open letter to President Donald Trump imploring the Commander-in-Chief to consider the effects a trade war with China will have on the Louisiana economy.
![LSU Research Shows Increased Health Benefits Through Fitness Video Games](http://townsquare.media/site/757/files/2014/08/happy-kid-playing-video-games.jpg?w=980&q=75)
LSU Research Shows Increased Health Benefits Through Fitness Video Games
A new study from LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Research Center shows video games that require physical activity can improve health in children with obesity. The study involved 46 children.
"We found that the kids who played these games actually lost weight and improved their cholesterol and blood pressure and increased their physical activity," said Amanda Staiano, the study's primary inve
![LWC: Louisiana Sets Employment Record for Month of June](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/09/87228988.jpg?w=980&q=75)
LWC: Louisiana Sets Employment Record for Month of June
The Louisiana Workforce Commission says the state hit an employment record for the month of June.