Louisiana has intensified its efforts to make sure families who are receiving food assistance have submitted accurate wages, addresses and household size. The state could be penalized as much as 95-million dollars by the federal government if the error rates for SNAP exceed more than six percent.
Last year, the legislature passed a law requiring special education classrooms to be equipped with cameras. As of the beginning of this month, that law is now in effect. Andrew Greenstein reports.
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A new original travel series debuts tonight on Louisiana Public Broadcasting. It’s called LA 64 and it will showcase the authentic stories that make each parish and community truly special. Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser…
Tonight’s first episode at 8 PM will feature Vermilion parish. Each episode will also be uploaded to LPB’s YouTube channel.
When all the Mardi Gras parades are over, many of the horses will be put up for adoption. The Humane Society of Louisiana is once again implementing the Mardi Gras Horse Adoption Program. Executive Director Jeff Dorson says they launched the program to break the cycle of uncertainty.
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Go to the Humane Society of Louisiana’s Mardi Gras Horses Adoption Program facebook page for more information.