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  • Kennedy rolls past challengers, avoids runoff Play Video

    November 8, 2022 10:51 PM

    BATON ROUGE - U.S. Sen. John Kennedy was elected to a second term on Tuesday, easily avoiding a runoff. With votes still being tallied, the Republican lawmaker had secured about two-thirds of the total vote. CLICK HERE FOR UPDATED ELECTION RESULTS The former state treasurer has become... more »
  • Senate approves $2 trillion COVID-19 stimulus bill Play Video

    March 25, 2020 10:10 PM

    UPDATE: The House of Representatives has approved the bill Friday and sent it to President Trump. See the full report here: https://www.wbrz.com/news/house-passes-2-2t-rescue-package-rushes-it-to-trump ****** WASHINGTON - After an agreement was reached between the White House and Senate leaders, a $2 trillion rescue bill was approved late Wednesday evening. ... more »
  • Sen. John Kennedy named to three U.S. Senate subcommittees

    January 18, 2017 1:07 PM

    WASHINGTON – Louisiana’s newest U.S. Senator, Republican John Kennedy, has been named to three subcommittees of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs. According to a statement released Wednesday, Kennedy’s assignments are: Housing, Transportation and Community Development Financial Institutions and Consumer Protection Economic Policy... more »
  • John Kennedy wins election to U.S. Senate

    December 10, 2016 9:44 PM

    BATON ROUGE – John Kennedy defeated Foster Campbell in the race for Louisiana's open U.S. Senate seat Saturday. Kennedy, a Republican, had about 63% of the vote compared to Campbell, who is a Democrat, who has about 37%. Based on early polling, WBRZ predicted Kennedy would win the race... more »
  • Do you have unclaimed cash? Check here!

    September 14, 2016 6:57 PM

    BATON ROUGE – Louisiana residents can search for nearly $750 million in unclaimed property Saturday at the Mall of Louisiana, according to Treasurer John Kennedy. Employees from the Unclaimed Property Division will be stationed near the Dillard’s entrance on the first floor of the mall from 10 a.m. to... more »
  • Do you have unclaimed cash? Click here!

    June 30, 2016 11:37 AM

    BATON ROUGE – Officials say more than 4,000 people in Louisiana have unclaimed money after a recent settlement with mortgage services. State Treasurer said the state received $2.4 million after a settlement stemming from the 2008 housing bubble burst. “If you lost your home to foreclosure during the... more »
  • In budget crunch, state agencies leaving money unclaimed

    May 3, 2016 12:29 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Money is tight in Louisiana, but there are millions of dollars just waiting to be cashed. State agencies are not staying on top of unclaimed property owed to them. Some seem to have forgotten its there. "We've returned $315 million, and we got a long... more »
  • Baton Rouge is a political hotbed Thursday; three events to be streamed on WBRZ.com

    February 11, 2016 6:53 PM

    BATON ROUGE - For the second time this year, the capitol city will be buzzing with political activity Thursday evening. First, Governor John Bel Edwards is set to discuss the state's budget crisis and sell his plan on fixing it in a rare state-wide address. The governor will appear... more »
  • Kennedy suggests Gov. Edwards scaring people into supporting tax increase

    February 11, 2016 1:27 PM

    BATON ROUGE - State Treasurer John Kennedy likened Governor John Bel Edwards' address on the budget to scare tactics to sell a tax proposal to fill a growing state budget deficit. "Governor Edwards is planning to implement the largest tax increase in Louisiana history," Kennedy said. "It will wreck... more »
  • State Treasurer Kennedy to run for U.S. Senate

    January 26, 2016 8:47 AM

    BATON ROUGE - In an email statement, Louisiana State Treasurer John Kennedy made it official that he is running for U.S. Senate in 2016. Kennedy was just sworn in as state treasurer after winning reelection in October 2015 by an overwhelming 80% of the vote. Kennedy is running for the... more »
  • Treasurer Kennedy on the state budget deficit Play Video

    September 30, 2015 10:33 AM

    BATON ROUGE- The state budget deficit is looming over lawmakers' heads. A key economist with the state has already told residents to expect cuts before the end of the year. Treasurer John Kennedy stopped by 2une In Wednesday morning to explain the state's financial predicament. "We're spending more money than... more »
  • Treasurer Kennedy on Unclaimed Property Play Video

    August 20, 2015 9:16 AM

    BATON ROUGE- Unclaimed property is just lost money. When a business or government has your money, it has to turn it over to the State Treasurer. It's the treasurer's responsibility to get the money back to its rightful owner. This morning, State Treasurer John Kennedy came on 2une... more »
  • Governor Jindal responds to Treasurer on budget Play Video

    March 4, 2013 10:20 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Governor Jindal used a statement to respond to Treasurer John Kennedy's rebuff of the state's budget. You can see the entire statement here: Commissioner of Administration Kristy Nichols said: "We appreciate the Treasurer's opinion, but given his long track record of half-baked gimmicks and his... more »

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