DOTD needs an additional $700 million annual investment for the state’s transportation needs, according to Secretary Shawn Wilson.:
Cut 1 (29) “I’m Halen Doughty”

Covington Representative Paul Hollis plans to propose a bill for the regular session that would make it easier to remove a politician from office. He says it currently takes signatures from 33-percent of a jurisdiction’s registered voters…:
Cut 10 (08) “in that election”
There’s currently an effort to recall Jefferson Parish President Mike Yenni after a sexting scandal with 17-year-old boy.

The 56-year-old woman who tackled a man who was attacking a Baton Rouge Police officer on Sunday morning has been deemed a hero. Vickie Williams-Tillman was driving when she saw 28-year-old Thomas Bennett and a police officer in a physical altercation. She says she’s just so happy that she was able to help Officer Billy Amie..:
Cut 7 (09) “needed help”
Williams Tillman jumped on the attacker’s back until more cops arrived to help. Amie says he’s extremely grateful for his hero.

US Senator Bill Cassidy announces he’ll host five town hall meetings in South Louisiana to discuss flood relief for local residents, beginning today. They’ll take place in Livingston, Jefferson, Assumption, Lafourche and St. Martin Parishes.