Republican U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy presented a health care plan this morning on Capitol Hill that would give states the ability to decide if they want to keep Obamacare. Cassidy says Republicans believe that if you like your health insurance, than you should keep it..:
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He says giving states the power to decide on a healthcare system gives the Patient Freedom Act more of a chance to pass in the Senate.

A government audit finds former Angola Warden Burl Cain may have illegally used public funds for personal reasons. State legislative auditor Daryl Purpera says several state employees helped renovate Cain’s private home in Baton Rouge while on the clock, including Angola’s maintenance director Tim Byrd…:
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Cain’s lawyer says the report is flawed. The findings are in the hands of the US Attorney.

Homelessness is down 68-percent in Louisiana over the past seven years based on an estimate from the federal government. Emelie Gunn has more.:
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The National Weather Service says at least 5 tornadoes touched down in Louisiana over the weekend leaving a path of destruction across several parishes. The Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office said officials believe between 10 and 18 homes were damaged, along with vehicles, outbuildings and downed trees. No major injuries have been reported in the state.