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FILE - In this Aug. 13, 2019 file photo, Louisiana Health Secretary Rebekah Gee answers questions from the joint House and Senate budget committee about new contract awards for the Medicaid managed care program in Baton Rouge, La. Gee, who launched the Democrat's Medicaid expansion program but faced repeated criticism from Republicans about her management of it, is leaving the Edwards administration as the governor begins his second term in office. Gee, a medical doctor who has led the Department of Health since 2016, is resigning from the position effective Jan. 31, the governor's office announced Monday, Jan. 6, 2020. (AP Photo/Melinda Deslatte, File)

Louisiana health chief leaving as Edwards starts new term

By MELINDA DESLATTE - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 16, 2019 file photo, Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards arrives to address supporters at his election night watch party in Baton Rouge, La. On Saturday, voters reelected Edwards to a second term, as he defeated Republican businessman Eddie Rispone. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton, File)

Spending on Louisiana governor’s race reaches $73 million

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FILE - In this Nov. 16, 2019 file photo, Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards addresses supporters at his election night watch party in Baton Rouge, La.On Saturday, voters reelected Edwards to a second term, as he defeated Republican businessman Eddie Rispone. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton, File)

Louisiana governor announces state education board members

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Analysis: Louisiana governor, treasurer clash over financing

By MELINDA DESLATTE - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 20, 2019 file photo, two large cranes from the Hard Rock Hotel construction collapse come crashing down after being detonated for implosion in New Orleans. New Orleans officials set off several explosions Sunday intended to topple two cranes that had been looming over the ruins of a partially collapsed Hard Rock Hotel, that had been under construction. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)

Edwards reelected, black churches torched among top stories

By CHEVEL JOHNSON - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 30, 2019, file photo, Democratic Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards speaks on set before the start of the Louisiana Governor's runoff debate at Louisiana Public Broadcasting in Baton Rouge, La. At a news conference Monday, Dec. 16, 2019, Edwards announced that Maj. Gen. Glenn Curtis, the head of the Louisiana National Guard, is retiring after 37 years in the military, including eight years as its top leader during the state's response to disasters including major floods, hurricanes and cyberattacks on government. (Hilary Scheinuk/The Advocate via AP, File)

Despite forecast dispute, Edwards to propose spending hikes

By MELINDA DESLATTE - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 14, 2019 file photo, Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards talks to media at his campaign office in Shreveport, La. Louisiana is joining most other states in creating a panel the Census Bureau recommends will help make sure residents are counted in the 2020 U.S. Census, Edwards announced Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)

Louisiana governor creates panel to promote 2020 US Census

By MELINDA DESLATTE - Associated Press

Leadership changing at Louisiana National Guard in January

By MELINDA DESLATTE - Associated Press

Edwards pledges increased spending on Louisiana’s colleges

By MELINDA DESLATTE - Associated Press

Analysis: Governor race reminds that candidates still matter

By MELINDA DESLATTE - Associated Press

Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards talks to media at his campaign office in Shreveport, La., Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Fresh off election win, Edwards talks of agenda for new term

By MELINDA DESLATTE - Associated Press

Louisiana motor vehicle offices expected to reopen next week

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Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards arrives to address supporters at his election night watch party in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)

Campaign strategists unpack Edwards’ victory in Louisiana

By MELINDA DESLATTE - Associated Press

Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards arrives to address supporters at his election night watch party in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)

Edwards faces 2nd term with more conservative Legislature

By MELINDA DESLATTE - Associated Press

Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards celebrates with his wife Donna Edwards as he arrives to address supporters at his election night watch party in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)

Democrat Edwards wins reelection in conservative Louisiana

By MELINDA DESLATTE - Associated Press

Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards won reelection Saturday by defeating Republican rival Eddie Rispone. (Associated Press)

Trump popularity fails to bolster Eddie Rispone, Matt Bevin gubernatorial campaigns

By James Varney - The Washington Times

Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards arrives to address supporters at his election night watch party in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)

2019 Takeaways: Suburb shift, high turnout and ‘Socialism!’

By BILL BARROW and MELINDA DESLATTE - Associated Press

Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards celebrates with his wife Donna Edwards as he arrives to address supporters at his election night watch party in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)

Did Louisiana football success boost Edwards? Couldn’t hurt.

By MELINDA DESLATTE - Associated Press

Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards talks to media at his campaign office in Shreveport, La., Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

The Latest: Rispone: Disappointed at loss, but thankful too

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Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards talks to media at his campaign office in Shreveport, La., Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019. Edwards, a Democrat, was campaigning in the same metropolitan area his Republican challenger, Eddie Rispone, will be holding a campaign rally with President Donald Trump later in the evening. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

The Latest: Rispone: Disappointed at loss, but thankful too

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