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Louisiana Network
![Louisiana Network](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2014/09/lrn.jpg?w=300&q=75)
![Field for Secretary of State’s Race Set](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2012/10/Voter.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Field for Secretary of State’s Race Set
Nine people have signed up for the Secretary of State's race, including interim Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin, who had said for months he would not seek the position.
![Congressional Candidate Arrested After Qualifying](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/02/handcuffs-Getty-images.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Congressional Candidate Arrested After Qualifying
A congressional candidate was arrested Friday, shortly after he qualified to run against U.S. Representative Ralph Abraham in Louisiana's 5th district.
![Rep. Clay Higgins Faces 6 Challengers on the November 6th Ballot](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2015/12/Clay-Higgins.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Rep. Clay Higgins Faces 6 Challengers on the November 6th Ballot
Lafayette attorney Josh Guillory is the lone Republican challenger.
![Dispute Over Lethal Injections Continues Between Gov. Edwards & AG Landry](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/09/AG-Jeff-Landry-Gov-John-Bel-Edwards-File-Photos.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Dispute Over Lethal Injections Continues Between Gov. Edwards & AG Landry
Governor John Bel Edwards has responded with a letter of his own after Attorney General Jeff Landry criticized him for halting executions in the state.
![Air Quality Warnings in Effect for Much of State](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2014/04/71332471.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Air Quality Warnings in Effect for Much of State
Air quality warnings and a call for an Action Day is in effect for much of the state this week as a cloud of dust descends on Texas and the Bayou State.
![BP Money to Pay for 23 Coastal Recreation Projects](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2011/09/BP-Logo-Getty1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
BP Money to Pay for 23 Coastal Recreation Projects
The $60 million being used to fund the projects comes from the Deepwater Horizon oil spill settlement.
![Louisiana Production Activity Increases for Films and T.V. Shows](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2014/07/1160319.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Louisiana Production Activity Increases for Films and T.V. Shows
Louisiana has seen an uptick in productions around the state for television shows and films.
![LDH Ends Disabilities Wait List for Home and Community Services](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2017/07/818894050.jpg?w=980&q=75)
LDH Ends Disabilities Wait List for Home and Community Services
The Louisiana Department of Health says they are ending a 25-year-old waiting list for people with developmental disabilities in need of home-based medical support and personal care assistance.
![Gov. Edwards Meeting w/ Sugarcane Farmers to Discuss Tariffs](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2010/12/Sugarcane-Harvest2.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Gov. Edwards Meeting w/ Sugarcane Farmers to Discuss Tariffs
Governor John Bel Edwards and Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain are taking a trip out to the farm.
![Sen. Kennedy pushes for congressional endorsement of ICE](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2017/07/Sen.-John-Kennedy-youtube.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Sen. Kennedy pushes for congressional endorsement of ICE
US Senator John Kennedy has filed a resolution that could lead to a congressional denouncement of the movement to abolish the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency.
![Opelousas Man Pleads Guilty To Animal Cruelty](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2017/02/Judges-Gavel-iStock-640x480-e1459352235432.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Opelousas Man Pleads Guilty To Animal Cruelty
Jermaine Doucet was accused of torturing award-winning racehorse Dr. Drip.
![Gov. Requests 100% Reimbursement for Restore Grants](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/08/John-Bel-Edwards-Governors-Photo-Facebook-e1471555353299.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Gov. Requests 100% Reimbursement for Restore Grants
Governor John Bel Edwards is asking the Restore Flood task to expand the 2016 flood recovery grant program to expand grant reimbursement eligibility to 100 percent, up from the current 50 percent.
![Senator Bill Cassidy Plans Hearing on Paid Family Leave](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/03/Bill-Cassidy-YouTube.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Senator Bill Cassidy Plans Hearing on Paid Family Leave
Louisiana U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy will chair a hearing on paid family leave after meeting with Ivanka Trump, who’s been pushing the idea in DC.
![Louisiana Leads Nation in FAFSA Applicants](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2015/05/89018487.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Louisiana Leads Nation in FAFSA Applicants
Louisiana now leads the nation when it comes to student applications for federal aid to attend college.
![LEAP ‘Mastery’ Test Scores Hold Steady, Concerns Over Achievement Gap Persist](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2012/09/students.jpg?w=980&q=75)
LEAP ‘Mastery’ Test Scores Hold Steady, Concerns Over Achievement Gap Persist
This year’s LEAP Test results are in, and average scores are up one percent over the 2016-2017 school year.
![How Will Chinese Tariffs Impact Louisiana?](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2017/12/ThinkstockPhotos-122486570.jpg?w=980&q=75)
How Will Chinese Tariffs Impact Louisiana?
Billions in Chinese tariffs went into effect Friday, and Louisiana industries are bracing for what could be a rocky ride.
![Analyst: Kennedy Safe to Wait to Jump into Governor’s Race](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2017/07/Sen.-John-Kennedy-youtube.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Analyst: Kennedy Safe to Wait to Jump into Governor’s Race
Qualifying for next year's governor's race is 13 months away, so will we see Republicans who plan to challenge Democratic Governor John Bel Edwards announce their candidacy soon?
![Hurricane Beryl is First Hurricane of Season](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2018/07/Tropics-July-6.png?w=980&q=75)
Hurricane Beryl is First Hurricane of Season
Forecaster with the National Hurricane Center Robbie Berg says it’s one of the tiniest hurricanes they have ever seen.
![World renowned heart surgeon dies in New Orleans at 91](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2013/10/57260724.jpg?w=980&q=75)
World renowned heart surgeon dies in New Orleans at 91
Doctor John Ochsner conducted over 12,000 surgeries during a 57-year career. He passed away at the age of 91.
![Comite River Diversion Fully Funded For Louisiana Flood Protection](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2017/11/ThinkstockPhotos-492595743.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Comite River Diversion Fully Funded For Louisiana Flood Protection
The US Army Corps of Engineers has appropriated nearly $1.4 billion to Louisiana for flood and hurricane protection projects.