The race is on: The final tally of candidates in the race for the Louisiana state treasurer seat is seven. Qualifying for the Oct. 14 election ended at 4:30 p.m. Friday, with Independent “Ron” Ceasar of Opelousas signing up after the publication of Daily Report PM. Ceasar, who ran for Louisiana’s 5th Congressional District in 2012, joins a candidate field that includes state Sen. Neil Riser, former state budget officer Angele Davis and former Rep. John Schroder. See the full list of qualifying candidates.
Slam dunk: The doughnut business is going so well for Krispy Kreme franchise owner Shaquille O’Neal that the NBA hall of famer and former LSU standout wants to buy another 100 donut shops. O’Neal tells TMZ Sports he’s currently working on this plan to expand his donut empire. He’s had good fortune and has the resources to expand in a big way. In October, the basketball legend announced he had purchased a Krispy Kreme franchise in Atlanta—the only location O’Neal currently owns—and had signed a partnership deal with the chain. O’Neal also serves as Krisy Kreme’s official spokesman. Read more.
Homemade: Plagued by daily revelations related to the escalating Russia investigations, the White House is dubbing this coming week “Made in America week” as it tries to focus on issues that matter to the president’s base. The Associated Press reports the White House will hosting a showcase today featuring products from all 50 states. President Donald Trump is expected to follow up the showcase with a proclamation Wednesday on the importance of making goods in America. The president also will travel to Virginia on Saturday for the commissioning of the USS Gerald R. Ford, a new aircraft carrier. Read more.
