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Opinion: Watch carefully. Louisiana government is changing

Columnist Will Sutton sees something different as we watch Gov. Jeff Landry and Attorney General Liz Murrill fight and fuss with New Orleans Mayor Helena Moreno and others about a grand jury indictment of Murrill. Look closer. You’ll see a bigger battle.

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Baton Rouge Advocate· Oct 2, 3:15 PMOpinion: Watch carefully. Louisiana government is changing

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