The healthcare plan to replace Obamacare is heading to the US Senate after getting approval from the US House. Congressman Ralph Abraham says the American Healthcare Act would freeze enrollment for Medicaid expansion, but they aren’t throwing anyone out of the expanded program, yet. He is confident workers will be able to afford insurance through their employers once better healthcare plans are available.

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But Political blogger Lamar White opposes the plan. He says most people on Medicaid expansion would love to be able to afford insurance, but for many people with disabilities, purchasing private insurance just isn’t an option.

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A measure that guarantees equal pay in the workforce has passed out of the Senate Labor Committee. Jeff Palermo has more…

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The Crawfish Festival is underway in Breaux Bridge. Publicity Director Angelique Bernard says over 1,000 volunteer help put on the event, and there’s something for attendees of all ages.

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