LOUISIANA (KPEL Information) – Jeff Landry has picked up one other key endorsement in his bid for Louisiana Governor. Wednesday’s announcement alerts assist for the Legal professional Basic amongst Louisiana’s congressional delegation.
Congressman Clay Higgins, who represents Louisiana’s third Congressional District, has declared his assist in a brief Fb video that was shared on Landry’s marketing campaign web page on Fb.
“Louisiana wants a conservative governor that is keen to champion conservative values,” Higgins opens the video saying. “I do know Jeff Landry, and he is a warrior that can struggle for Louisiana’s individuals and can at all times put ur curiosity first.”
“He is my buddy and I am honored to assist him for Governor,” he mentioned.
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Higgins additionally recommended the state Republican Social gathering for making its endorsement of Landry previous to the midterm elections.
“And I am very pleased with the state celebration,” he mentioned. “The LAGOP is united behind Jeff Landry for Governor, which I imagine is smart and strategic.”
Higgins’ feedback come as some Republicans eyeing a run in 2023 are nonetheless upset over the celebration’s choice to endorse so shortly.
Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser was outraged over the choice, and despatched an e mail to supporters that included the non-public contact info of the members of the LAGOP’s govt committee.
However whereas Nungesser, State Treasurer John Schroder, and others had been upset about that transfer, they’ve additionally been hesitant to announce their very own bids, particularly with the looming menace of U.S. Senator John Kennedy contemplating a run.
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U.S. Senator Invoice Cassidy, in the meantime, introduced that he wouldn’t be working for the job in 2023. Thus far, no different members of the Louisiana congressional delegation have introduced any plans to run, although there was hypothesis Rep. Garret Graves was .
Landry, nonetheless, moved shortly to be the primary candidate to announce and to safe the LAGOP’s endorsement. His hopes are to attempt to keep away from the identical problem that has plagued the GOP within the final two marketing campaign cycles when John Bel Edwards capitalized on Republican in-fighting to win election in 2015 and re-election in 2019.
Landry has additionally picked up endorsements from each GOP candidates who ran in 2016 – Eddie Risponse and former Congressman Ralph Abraham.
Checklist of Homicides and Deaths in Acadiana for 2022
There have been a number of homicides in Acadiana for 2022. The next is a listing, by parish, of every of the homicides and deaths which have occurred to this point this yr. It’s astounding the variety of deaths in our space this yr. A number of deaths as a result of shootings have occurred this yr together with a number of hit-and-run deaths.
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Armed Robberies Throughout Acadiana in 2022
Of the crimes which have headlined 2022, armed robberies have been among the many most prevalent.
Armed robberies – as they develop into extra prevalent in a neighborhood – steal peace from the residents who stay there. These crimes might begin out as a thief making an attempt to steal from the sufferer however many instances that thief turns right into a assassin when that weapon is definitely used.
Let’s check out headline-catching instances involving armed theft in 2022.
BATON ROUGE — Louisiana Democratic Party leaders called President Donald Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” spending package that was signed into law July 4 a “modern travesty.”
While Republicans say the bill charts a sensible path forward for America, Democrats say the risk to those on Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program is too great.
“If you live inside of a rural community, a rural town, or a rural parish, you’re going to be impacted the most. Because you make up the most of those who receive SNAP benefits, who receive Medicare or Medicaid, and who also need critical care and urgent care inside your particular areas,” Executive Director of the Louisiana Democratic Party Dadrius Lanus said Thursday.
One-third of Louisiana residents are on Medicaid, a program that provides health coverage to low-income people. Trump’s spending plan reduces how much money the program will receive by more than a trillion dollars over the next decade. It also adds requirements for people using the program.
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The law required adults to work, volunteer, or attend school at least eighty hours a month to qualify for benefits. The changes take place in two years.
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DULUTH — A steady string of vehicles entered the drive-thru at the new Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen earlier this week as it quietly opened within the Jigsaw Development on Central Entrance.
Vehicles waiting to enter the drive-thru at Popeyes wrap around the parking lot.
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social media community groups
were abuzz as word spread of long lines forming Thursday at the 2,500-square-foot restaurant, 604 W. Central Entrance.
Popeyes serves wraps, wings, signature chicken, sandwiches, tenders, seafood, sides, beverages and desserts, with options for family, combo and kids meals. Catering is also available, according to
its website.
A worker hands a food order to a customer in the drive-thru.
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The Jigsaw Development is also home to
Mister Car Wash,
which opened in January.
Soon to be joining the eastern edge of the property are the development’s final two tenants, a 7 Brew Drive Thru Coffee kiosk and Take 5 Oil Change, according to MidAmerica leasing agent Tricia Pitchford. The projects were approved by the city’s planning commission in spring.
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The Duluth 7 Brew is the company’s second Minnesota location, with the other operating from Bemidji, according to the company’s website. It has 433 stands nationwide.
The 650-square-foot coffee kiosk will feature one drive-thru lane and parking for up to five vehicles. The menu features coffees, lattes, energy drinks, infused sparkling waters, teas, lemonades, smoothies and shakes.
Take 5 has 60 locations nationwide. Duluth’s site is one of five service locations opening in the coming months, the company’s website said. It offers fast, stay-in-your-vehicle oil changes.
A customer at the new Duluth Popeyes carries a to-go order to a parked car.
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Neither Popeyes nor Launch Properties immediately responded to the News Tribune’s inquiries regarding anticipated opening dates or construction updates for the Minneapolis-based company’s Jigsaw Development.
Customers enter the drive-thru at the new Popeyes.
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Brielle Bredsten is a business and health care industry reporter for the Duluth News Tribune.
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