New laws signed by the governor aim to make cutting-edge cancer detection and new treatments more readily available…and covered by your insurance. More from Kevin Gallagher…:

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Governor Edwards says policy and procedure changes are on the way at DCFS after a two-year-old Baton Rouge child died in June but before his death, he was taken to the emergency room on two separate occasions for a suspected drug overdose. Doctors reportedly alerted DCFS twice that they found fentanyl in the young boy’s system.

Governor Edwards leaves for the Netherlands today where he’ll get a first-hand look at some of their flood control projects. He says his trip which also includes a stop in France will also look at how the state can improve the Port of New Orleans….

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PSC Commissioner Craig Greene says even though companies like Entergy spent $4.5 billion to restore power after the hurricanes, they have to be reimbursed for that cost which falls on the ratepayer. Greene says he’s often asked if the company is going to send their shareholders a billion dollars why can’t they chip in on repairs?

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Greene says the commission is looking at ways to lower your power bill.