State senator enters race for governor

Sen. Sharon Hewitt, R-Slidell, said Friday morning she is running for governor. "Politicians have failed our state for decades, saddling us with a failing tax code, struggling schools and rising crime in our cities," Hewitt said in a statement. "It's time for a governor who will get things done," she said. "That's why I'm running to lead this great state I love." Earlier this week state Treasuer John Schroder entered the 2023 contest for governor and Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser said he would not run. Gov. John Bel Edwards is...