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• Poll gauges popularity of Edwards, Biden, Trump across Louisiana

  August 23, 2023 2:42 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Gov. John Bel Edwards is winding down his two terms in office with support from a majority of voters, according to a new statewide poll sponsored by WBRZ and other Louisiana organizations. President Joe Biden, another Democrat, fares far worse. Edwards, who is unable to... more »

• Graves throws support to Waguespack in governor's race

  June 7, 2023 2:09 PM

  BATON ROUGE - In a video shot on a backdrop of biscuits, eggs and coffee, 6th District U.S. Rep. Garret Graves endorses Republican Stephen Waguespack in the race for governor of Louisiana. The move signals a break from the state party establishment, which has rallied to the cause of... more »

• Landry maintains strong cash advantage in governor's race

  April 18, 2023 1:57 PM

  BATON ROUGE - An early entry into the race, strong fundraising base and statewide name recognition are helping keep the perceived frontrunner at the top of the contest for Louisiana governor -- at least when it comes to campaign financing. Attorney General Jeff Landry disclosed about $6.3 million in... more »

• Another governor's office employee tests positive for COVID, unrelated to previous cases

  August 2, 2021 2:59 PM

  UPDATE: The governor's office announced another staffer tested positive for COVID on Thursday. This is the sixth case since July 30. The governor said the employee was vaccinated, and this case is unrelated to the previous cases in the office. This is a breaking update. Please read the... more »

• Man from New Orleans, teen from Lafayette win big in weekly 'Shot At a Million' campaign

  July 30, 2021 1:28 PM

  BATON ROUGE — One man from New Orleans is $100,000 wealthier thanks to getting a COVID vaccination and a teenager from Lafayette is paving his way to the future with a bright and shiny $100,000 scholarship, all because he chose to get the vaccine. Stephen Curry, a 57-year-old man... more »

• Governor Edwards asks White House for $3B in hurricane aid

  January 27, 2021 8:23 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Governor John Bel Edwards announced Tuesday (Jan. 26) that the state is requesting federal aid for hurricane recovery efforts in the amount of $3 billion. Edwards explained, via a Tuesday afternoon press release, that Louisiana communities affected by hurricanes Laura, Delta and Zeta during 2020's record-breaking... more »

• Edwards tells President: Louisiana ready for 'newer sense of normalcy;' Huge testing run will help Play Video

  April 28, 2020 7:22 PM

  WASHINGTON, D.C. – The governor, while meeting with the president and vice president at the White House Wednesday, was appreciative of the support from the federal government and backed federal health guidelines tied to how states should reopen businesses in the wake of coronavirus lockdowns. The governor was in... more »

• DOJ: 'insufficient evidence' to charge officers in Sterling shooting Play Video

  May 3, 2017 8:25 AM

  BATON ROUGE – The Department of Justice has officially announced that the two Baton Rouge Police Department officers who were involved in the shooting death of Alton Sterling will not be charged, citing "insufficient evidence." Acting United States Attorney Corey Amundson for the Middle District of Louisiana said that... more »

• Gov. Edwards appeals FEMA's aid denial for parishes impacted by tornadoes

  March 13, 2017 4:07 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Governor John Bel Edwards has appealed FEMA's decision to deny individual assistance for St. James and Ascension parishes. The governor also appealed the decision to deny public assistance for Ascension, Livingston, Orleans, and St. James parishes. Governor Edwards had requested federal aid for the parishes... more »

• Governor's office emails reveal concerns about Shelter at Home Play Video

  November 11, 2016 12:11 AM

  BATON ROUGE- Emails from the staff of Governor John Bel Edwards show the administration had concerns about the Shelter at Home program just two weeks after its launch. The emails reveal how officials struggled to manage the emergency program and rectify complaints from victims of the August flood. "The... more »

• Gov. John Bel Edwards on his time in office Play Video

  March 28, 2016 9:20 AM

  BATON ROUGE- In the first two months since his inaguration, La. Gov. John Bel Edwards has been busy tackling the state budget, record-breaking weather and his gubernatorial duties. Edwards joined 2une In on Monday morning to talk with Kylie Dixon and John Pastorek about his time at the Governor's Mansion.... more »

• Thousands of disabled children could lose health services Play Video

  January 28, 2016 6:46 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Kodi Wilson has a special way of talking to her son Braden. She runs her fingers through his blonde curls while he hums back at her. Braden can't talk or sit up or even grasp his mother's hand. He has a rare disorder known as Leigh's Disease... more »

• Candidates react ot Jindal's non-endorsement Play Video

  November 13, 2015 7:48 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Some have considered Jindal's non-endorsement a slight to Republican candidate David Vitter. Jindal did not endorse Vitter's 2010 re-election to the U.S. Senate following his prostitution scandal. "Based on their strong disagreements, we certainly weren't expecting one," said a Vitter spokesperson. The Republican has consistently... more »

• Veteran chastised Edwards for pandering Play Video

  November 11, 2015 7:19 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A wounded Afghanistan War veteran and David Vitter supporter got political Wednesday at a state sponsored Veterans Day ceremony. Mike McNaughton who currently works for the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs was the keynote speaker at the event held at the Old State Capitol. In his speech... more »

• Election 2015 - Everything you need to know

  October 23, 2015 1:09 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Voters will choose or begin to choose a new governor Saturday, while also voting on six other statewide offices and four constitutional amendments. Early voting turnout has been low according to the Secretary of State's Office, with 222,162 of the state's eligible voters going to the... more »

• Candidates to voters: look who showed up at debate Play Video

  October 21, 2015 11:44 PM

  BATON ROUGE – In a sixty-minute debate broadcast on TV stations and streamed on websites across Louisiana, three of the four main candidates running for governor discussed what each would do if elected Saturday. Senator David Vitter, a republican, did not appear at the debate. Vitter has missed many... more »

• Jay Dardenne unveils his first TV ad in La. governor's race

  September 16, 2015 7:59 AM

  BATON ROUGE- Republican candidate for governor Jay Dardenne has started his TV advertising, pitching himself as a nonpartisan, straight talker who will "make Louisiana proud." With the launch of his 30-second spot Tuesday, Dardenne, the state's lieutenant governor, became the last of the four major contenders for governor to begin... 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 »