Governor John Bel Edwards will be heading back to Washington, DC this week to meet with congressional leaders about getting more aid to Louisiana. He sent another letter to the White House asking for an additional $800 million dollars, on top of the $2 billion he was originally seeking. Edwards says he’s already talked to both democrats and republicans in the House and Senate…:
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Edwards says the funds are needed for both the historic flooding events in north and south Louisiana.

Republican Congressman Ralph Abraham of Richland Parish says he’s also made a request on behalf of March flood victims which includes those who are rebuilding their homes…:
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Insurance Commissioner, Jim Donelon, says people who live in areas that flooded this year will pay more for car insurance in the future. Jeff Palermo has more…:
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The East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Deputy who was critically injured in the July ambush on police officers is headed to The Institute for Rehabilitation and Research in Houston, according to his father. Deputy Nick Tullier was one of six officers who were shot during an ambush shooting on Sunday, July 17. James Tullier said they heard back late Monday evening from TIRR saying they would happily take Nick.