Louisiana Gov. Edwards to take law firm job after leaving office

Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards announced Thursday that once he leaves office next week he will join a New Orleans-based law firm where he will focus on renewable energy litigation. During Edwards’ past two terms as governor, which has spanned eight years, the Democrat has prioritized developing and expanding Louisiana’s renewable energy sources and reducing … Read more

Mississippi Circuit Judge Buddy McDonald dead at 75

Claiborne “Buddy” McDonald IV, a judge who served on a circuit court in south-central Mississippi and was a longtime prosecutor in the area, has died. He was 75. McDonald died Monday at Forrest General Hospital after an undisclosed illness, said Beverly Kraft, a spokesperson for the Mississippi Judiciary. Known as “Buddy” to most people, McDonald … Read more

Poll reveals alarming level of fear of whether 2024 elections will be ‘fair,’ ballot counting accurate

A new poll released Thursday revealed an alarming level of fear among Americans over whether the 2024 elections will be “fair” and if ballots will be counted accurately. According to the Suffolk University/USA Today poll, 46% of registered Republicans said they had no confidence ballots would be accurately counted and reported after people across the … Read more

DeSantis calls Haley ‘Darling of Never Trumpers’

Republican candidates rivaling former President Trump are hoping for a breakout night after the Iowa caucuses – now just 11 days away. NBC News’ Dasha Burns sat down with Florida Governor DeSantis as he zeroes in on former UN ambassador Nikki Haley.

NJ Gov. Murphy says reported shootings hit record low in 2023

New Jersey recorded the lowest number of shootings in 2023 since record keeping began in 2009, Gov. Phil Murphy said Thursday. Murphy, a Democrat, and other officials announced the milestone, calling it a “great achievement for public safety.” “We must also hold in our thoughts the victims of gun violence and their loved ones and … Read more