It’s the first full day of the 2025 legislative session and the House Civil Law Committee is already taking up bills that would bring tort reform to how car crash lawsuits are handled. Governor Landry is calling on lawmakers to strengthen its no-pay-no-play law, which would make it harder for uninsured drivers to receive money after an accident…

Cut 14 (14) “…100-thousand dollars”

Despite rising egg prices, families continue to embrace the beloved Easter tradition of dyeing eggs. Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain says at the start of April the average wholesale price in Louisiana was $3.75 per dozen and in other markets to more than six-dollars a dozen.

Cut 9 (09)  “…before you buy them.”

Thanks to federal funding, the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services is able to provide a 30-cent bonus to SNAP recipients if they purchase fruits and vegetables from Walmart stores in Ascension, LaSalle, Sabine, Tangipahoa, Webster and West Carroll parishes. Assistant Secretary of Family Support at DCFS, Sammy Guillory, says they expect this pilot project will help families stretch their food budgets while making nutritious choices…

Cut     8 (11) “…bonus benefits’

The bonus benefits will be automatically added to a SNAP recipient’s EBT card if they purchase fresh produce at one of 13 designated Walmart stores.

LSU football coach Brian Kelly spoke today about the life of Kyren Lacy, who died in an apparent suicide on Saturday night in Houston. Kelly chooses not to dwell on the tragic ending to Lacy’s life, instead remember his happy times…

Cut 4 (07) “…full of energy’