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“Fight the Flu” Campaign

Louisiana health officials have kicked off a campaign called “Fight the Flu” in efforts to promote that it’s important to get vaccinated for both the seasonal flu and H1N1 virus. …

Clark Captures Louisiana Supreme Court Seat

WEST MONROE, La. (AP) - A state district judge from West Monroe has defeated Gov. Bobby Jindal’s former executive counsel to capture a seat on the Louisiana Supreme Court.

With…

Ouachita Parish Voters Pass Tax to Fund Auto Plant

MONROE, La. (AP) - Voters in Ouachita Parish have approved a property tax to help fund some of the government incentive package for a startup automobile manufacturer in northeastern Louisiana.

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2 Special elections cost taxpayers extra $425,000

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - Two special elections will cost state taxpayers about $425,000, a price tag the secretary of state says could have been avoided.

Secretary of State Jay…

District 40 to hold runoff elections for House seat

Voters in District 40 voted Saturday and after the votes were tallied - it appears as though a runoff will take place between candidates Anna Simmons and Ledricka Johnson-Thierry for…

Can’t Pronounce HIs Name? Just Call Him ‘Joseph.”
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People have been butchering his last name. Freshman congressman is taking it in stride and offers a helpful hint.

Taxpayers Footing The Bill For Nagin’s Overseas Trip
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Original plans called for a 'sponsor' to pay for the trip. Now it looks as though the city will get stuck with the tab.

“Fight the Flu” Campaign
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Gov. Bobby Jindal explains...

Senator Vitter’s Fundraising Far Exceeds His Challenger
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Incumbent senator is taking in about twice as much as his democrat challenger.

Local Reactions to Obama’s New Orleans Visit
By: Joel Massey
Here in Cenla the opinions were mixed about Obama's visit.

City Hopes Presidential Visit Is More Than A Phioto-Op
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Obama visit will be the first since he became president. Will visit a school in hurricane-torn area and host town hall meeting.

Public Invited To Obama Town Hall Meeting At UNO
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Tickets will be selected at random and the deadline for online application is Tuesday morning at 10.

Police retirement system under investigation
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MPERS has been criticized for its investments in golf courses, resorts

Senate approves money for WWII Museum
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Sens. Landrieu, Vitter requested and received $25 million in funding

Ads Will Run Encouraging People To Participate In Census
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Money and congressional power depend on district lines drawn using census information.

Election Commission Could Hear Accusation Against David Vitter
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Senator denies wrongdoing and Mississippi Governor says charge is an act of political desperation.

Redistricting retreat to stay closed
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Meeting will be Friday, Saturday in Alexandria

Aldermen Use Vote To Tell Mayor They Don’t Support Him
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Mayor claims the town is in better financial shape than it was four years ago.

Louisiana Congressman To Give Response To President’s Speech
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Charles Boustany is a surgeon who says he'll have "common sense" responses to President's health care proposals

Lafayette-based official to give GOP response to Obama speech
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US Rep. Charles Boustany says he will offer up 'common sense reforms'

Pastor: Jindal should reimburse for church trips
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Five months worth of traveling cost $45,000

Former DED chief to head economic group
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Michael Olivier plans to make public-private group more engaging

End of inpatient mental care creates angst
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Fiscal policy aims to modernize health care

America Says Farewell to Sen. Edward Kennedy
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The day of mourning marked the end of an era in history of the country, the Congress, and a family's political dynasty.

Jindal, congressional delegation talk Medicaid
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State officials look for ways to fix impending funding problems

Jindal: Open ethics-panel interviews
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Governor says similar proceedings have been in public eye

Landrieu hosting health care forum
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Senator says reform is not 'about party, this is about people'

‘Two Gentlemen from Louisiana’
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Congressional papers of Breaux, Johnston will be featured in Hill Memorial Library

Melancon says he’ll challenge Vitter in 2010
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Democrat hails from southeast Louisiana, touts himself as anti-abortion

Ethics interviews to be in secret
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Thirteen candidates will sit down with board Sept. 29

55 apply for running state ethics agency
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Position pays $140,000, oversees issues of nepotism, financial disclosures

Democrats Slap Senator David Vitter With Ethics Complaint
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Accused of using taxpayer-funded town halls for campaigning. Republicans say the whole thing is politically motivated.

Consultant sought on La. budgeting
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Jindal looking for outside help 'to improve' state process

Lawmakers delay Saints’ lease
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Deal would have state renting space from team owner

Mayor Ray Nagin Is Leaving. Is Brad Pitt In Line?
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Actor says he doesn't have a chance and doesn't meet residency requirement.

Arbitration panels being set for Katrina disputes
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Obama creates panel of three to oversee 'big-ticket' items

Former congressman convicted in freezer cash case
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Jury finds Jefferson guilty on 11 of 16 counts

Jury concludes deliberations in Jefferson trial
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Work on case will continue Tuesday morning

District 40 to hold runoff elections for House seat
By: Leigh Culbert
Simmons and Johnson-Thierry will meet again in an August 29 runoff.

Jefferson jury completes 2nd day of deliberations
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Case will resume Monday morning

Lobbyists Can Spend A Little More To Wine And Dine Lawmakers
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Increase is tied to the Consumer Price Index. State law says adjustments must be made.

Governor Jindal On Fundraising Trail In Florida
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Money-raising efforts earmarking money for the governor's 2011 re-election bid.

Rough week for Stormy Daniels
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Complete with a domestic violence charge and a car explosion.

Jindal resumes fundraising
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Governor in Florida working to fuel re-election

Court weighs in on advertising restrictions
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Louisiana's lawyers work to fight limits on mottos, re-enactments

Veto session of Louisiana legislature scrapped
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Louisiana lawmakers won't try to override any of Gov. Bobby Jindal's vetoes, instead voting to cancel a planned "veto session"

Jambalaya Guest: Secretary Stephen Moret
By: Ashleigh Galliano
We spoke with Secretary Stephen Moret

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