Governor Edwards launches a new program called Constituent Services on the Geaux. Halen Doughty has more of the service to give residents a chance to meet face to face with the governor’s office to answer questions…:
Cut 1 (30) “I’m Halen Doughty”

Today the Governor is in Shreveport to announce major funding for local resiliency projects through the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. He will then travel to Monroe for a second major HMGP announcement. HMGP funds are federal funds administered by the state and directed by the governor to advance projects that will help prevent or lessen the impact of any future flood.

This summer’s dead zone in the Gulf of Mexico is expected to be the largest ever and Louisiana aquatic life will suffer most burden of the effects due to lack of oxygen. LSU Professor of Oceanography and Coastal Sciences Nancy Rabalais says they know where the majority of the nitrogen and phosphorus are coming from..:
Cut 8 (06) “row crops”
She says this is already causing a noticeable effect for fisherman.

Louisiana’s military bases will see tremendous benefits from the National Defense Authorization Act passed by the US House. That’s according to Richland Parish Congressman Ralph Abraham, who says this is the funding mechanism for the nation’s military. He says the bill begins the process of re-engining B-52 bombers, many of which are housed at Barksdale Air Force Base…:
Cut 10 (10) “maintenance costs”
He says it also gives military men and women a 2.4 percent pay increase.