News roundup: Edwards wraps up budget meetings with business, elected leaders … State still negotiating for Ochsner to help manage north Louisiana hospitals … H&E reports third-quarter profit of $8.5M

    The last word: Gov. John Bel Edwards hosted his tenth and final budget meeting with business leaders and elected officials on Wednesday in Lake Charles. Edwards has traveled the state in recent months…


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