 | BY JEFF ADELSON | Staff writer |
JEFF LANDRY: Endorsed by former President Donald Trump, anointed by the state Republican Party months before candidates even qualified and sitting on a huge war chest, Attorney General Jeff Landry is widely considered to be the favorite in this fall's gubernatorial race. As the race formally kicks off, James Finn takes a look at the hard core conservative and what his campaign could mean for the state.
JP Dynasties Clash: A feud between two West Bank political dynasties has broken into open battle over a state legislative seat in Jefferson Parish, with Lafitte Mayor Timothy Kerner Jr. challenging state Sen. Patrick Connick. The race — in part prompted by the veto of $2.3 million for a project in Lafitte — has already drawn sharp words from both sides in the days since qualifying. Blake Paterson digs into the fight. And for more Jefferson Parish news, don't forget to sign up for our Jefferson Parish Today newsletter.
HOT AND DRY: The heat the last few weeks has been brutal and perhaps no one is feeling it as much as Louisiana's farmers and ranchers. Most of the state is considered to be in at least a "moderate" drought and conditions are bad enough that federal programs aimed at aiding agriculture have kicked in. Faimon Roberts takes a look at the impacts across the state.
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