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One candidate in the Louisiana governor’s race has pledged to open a satellite office in Shreveport if elected. Republican Treasurer John Schroder, among the seven major candidates for the Oct. 14 primary election, believes that there is an excessive concentration of power in Baton Rouge. He plans to spend time working not only in Shreveport but also in Alexandria, Houma, Monroe, and other metropolitan areas across the state. The aim of this strategy is to decentralize power and ensure better representation for all areas of Louisiana. You can read the full story from USA Today Network.

Temporary Closure of Left Inside Turn Lane for Road Construction

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has announced the temporary closure of the left inside turn lane from Siegen Lane northbound to Interstate 10 West today. The closure is due to road construction activities taking place under the I-10 bridge. According to officials, the closure will remain in effect until 2:30 p.m. Stay updated with the latest developments on WAFB-TV.

Intel Terminates Acquisition of Israeli Chipmaker

Intel has announced the termination of its acquisition of Israeli chipmaker Tower Semiconductor. The tech giant cites the failure to secure the necessary regulatory approval as the reason behind the decision. In a statement, Intel states that they were unable to promptly obtain the required regulatory approvals as outlined in the merger agreement. To finalize the termination, Intel will pay a fee of 3 million to Tower. For more information, refer to the full story from CNBC.

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