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![Trump: Drew Brees ‘Will Regret’ Apologizing For National Anthem Comments](http://townsquare.media/site/34/files/2020/06/GettyImages-1250310844.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Trump: Drew Brees ‘Will Regret’ Apologizing For National Anthem Comments
Drew Brees is still on President Trump's mind.
![Louisiana Lawmakers Debate Support for State’s Gaming Industry](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2020/06/OldSchoolSlots-via-YouTube.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Louisiana Lawmakers Debate Support for State’s Gaming Industry
Louisiana lawmakers debate the real cost of offering tax-free promotional play to the state's gaming industry.
![Louisiana Contemplates Hazard Bonus for Front-line Workers](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2020/06/face-masks-WCVB-Channel-5-Boston-via-YouTube.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Louisiana Contemplates Hazard Bonus for Front-line Workers
Louisiana lawmakers want to put $250 in the pockets of front-line workers who stayed on the job during the height of the pandemic.
![Edwards Signs Bill to End Patriot Penalty on Car Insurance](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2014/08/Women-in-Combat.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Edwards Signs Bill to End Patriot Penalty on Car Insurance
Deployed service members will not have to pay higher car insurance rates when they return home thanks to legislation signed in Baton Rouge yesterday.
![New Orleans in the Running to Host GOP Convention](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2016/10/GettyImages-578546876.jpg?w=980&q=75)
New Orleans in the Running to Host GOP Convention
President Trump wants the convention to be held without health restrictions. Louisiana leaders are contemplating whether that will be good for the state.
![Rep. Clay Higgins Tells CNN Face Masks Are ‘Dehumanization of the Children of God’](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2020/05/GettyImages-1083161770.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Rep. Clay Higgins Tells CNN Face Masks Are ‘Dehumanization of the Children of God’
Representative Clay Higgins expressed his opinion to CNN yesterday (05/29/20) challenging the effectiveness of wearing face masks in an effort to limit the spread of Covid-19.
![Second Round of Stimulus Money Coming in May?](http://townsquare.media/site/34/files/2020/04/GettyImages-81027601.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Second Round of Stimulus Money Coming in May?
Congress has been mulling over a second round of stimulus payments. President Donald Trump, however, says he wants payroll tax cuts to be a part of the relief package.
![Congressman Clay Higgins Posts Video Encouraging Americans To Get Back To Work](http://townsquare.media/site/34/files/2020/05/Screen-Shot-2020-05-04-at-5.38.11-PM.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Congressman Clay Higgins Posts Video Encouraging Americans To Get Back To Work
Uncle Clay is at it again.
![Arrest Warrant Issued For Louisiana Pastor Tony Spell [Video]](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2020/03/Pastor-Tony-Spell-of-Life-Tabernacle-Church.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Arrest Warrant Issued For Louisiana Pastor Tony Spell [Video]
Video has surfaced of an incident in which Pastor Tony Spell allegedly threatened a protester with a church bus.
![U.S. Senate Passes $8.3 Billion Coronavirus Measure](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2016/10/Capitol-building.jpg?w=980&q=75)
U.S. Senate Passes $8.3 Billion Coronavirus Measure
Senators hope the measure will calm fears among the general public and the financial markets over growing concerns about the coronavirus pandemic.
![Louisiana Lawmakers Question Edwards’ $1M Pay Raise Plan](http://townsquare.media/site/29/files/2018/09/John-Bel-Edwards-Governors-Photo-Facebook-e1471555353299.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Louisiana Lawmakers Question Edwards’ $1M Pay Raise Plan
Gov. John Bel Edwards' plan to give nearly $1 million in pay raises to top-level political appointees is running into questions from state lawmakers.
![Deadline Looms for Presidential Primary Voters in Louisiana](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2016/03/White-House-at-dusk.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Deadline Looms for Presidential Primary Voters in Louisiana
The in-person and regular mail registration deadline for the April 4th election is coming up March 4th.
![Opelousas Residents Could See Water Bill Increases If Bill Passes](http://townsquare.media/site/149/files/2017/07/RS5285_176810772.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Opelousas Residents Could See Water Bill Increases If Bill Passes
Opelousas residents could see water and sewer service rate increases if a proposal by the Opelousas Board of Alderman passes an ordinance in a future meeting.
![Louisiana Governor & Lt. Governor on Combined Ticket?](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2019/12/Louisiana-Legislature-WWLTV-via-YouTube.png?w=980&q=75)
Louisiana Governor & Lt. Governor on Combined Ticket?
Louisiana's Governor and Lt. Governor could soon be running on the same political ticket. Legislation has been proposed that would make that happen.
![The Latest: Buttigieg Appears To Choke Up After Iowa Results](http://townsquare.media/site/757/files/2015/10/Joe.jpg?w=980&q=75)
The Latest: Buttigieg Appears To Choke Up After Iowa Results
The Latest on the first-in-the-nation Iowa caucuses
![Louisiana ‘I Voted’ Sticker Honored](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2020/01/I-Voted-Sticker.png?w=980&q=75)
Louisiana ‘I Voted’ Sticker Honored
Lafayette artist Tony Bernard's work has been honored by the U.S. Election Assistance Committee.
![Brian Pope Files Motion to Have Malfeasance Charges Dismissed](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2020/01/Brian-Pope-courtesy-KATC.png?w=980&q=75)
Brian Pope Files Motion to Have Malfeasance Charges Dismissed
The suspended Lafayette City Marshal has also qualified to run as a candidate for the parish GOP Executive Committee.
![Edwards Inauguration Almost an After Thought to Football](http://townsquare.media/site/180/files/2018/08/Governor-John-Bel-Edwards.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Edwards Inauguration Almost an After Thought to Football
Louisiana's Governor will be sworn in for his second term this morning. But the celebrations and ceremonies are taking a big backseat to football.
![Qualifying for Municipal Races in Henderson to Open Next Week](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2020/01/Sherbin-Collette-Courtesy-KATC.png?w=980&q=75)
Qualifying for Municipal Races in Henderson to Open Next Week
Those wishing to enter the races for mayor, chief of police, and five council seats will need to be getting their paperwork in order
![List of Legislators Who Used Perk To Purchase LSU Tickets](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2019/12/Louisiana-Legislature-WWLTV-via-YouTube.png?w=980&q=75)
List of Legislators Who Used Perk To Purchase LSU Tickets
The list includes many elected officials from right here at home. At least we know where they will be watching the games.