A new poll shows nearly all Louisianans want action on coastal restoration, and a strong majority would support higher taxes if it meant saving our coast. Matt Doyle has the story.
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Saints Quarterback Drew Brees has teamed up with Governor John Bel Edwards to help get the word out about the state’s new Veterans First Business Initative. The two shot a P-S-A together and Edwards says the program will promote veteran-owned businesses through certification…
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In the P-S-A, Brees encourages the public to visit l-a-veterans-first-dot-org to search for Louisiana veteran-owned businesses.

It’s been a week now since medical marijuana has been available to patients in Louisiana. GB Sciences is the contracted grower for LSU and President John Davis says with a seamless rollout behind them, they’re looking forward to offering products like oral strips, creams and inhalable products in the near future.
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Davis says they estimate there are between five and 10-thousand medical marijuana patients in Louisiana.

Two Eunice men, 21-year-old Logan Bertrand, and 18-year-old Carlos Juan Flores, are under arrest, accused of simple arson and criminal trespassing following an investigation into a trailer fire. Firefighters received three calls to the address in just over 24 hours. State Fire Marshal spokesperson Ashley Rodrigue says the home has recently been vacated.
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Rodrigue says there were no injuries.