Republican Congressional lawmakers criticized Governor John Bel Edwards’ handling of last year’s flood in south Lousiiana. Edwards appeared before a panel examing the response. Utah Congressman Jason Chaffetz, couldn’t believe the governor didn’t know how many people are still displaced…:
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Congress approved one-point-six-billion dollars in federal disaster aid, but it has yet to make its way to flooded homeowners. Baton Rouge Congressman Garret Graves accuses the Edwards administration of dragging its feet in getting this money out, but Edwards says they are awaiting for the federal government to make the money available. The governor added Graves is needlessly adding to the frustration of homeowners. Democratic Congressman Cedric Richmond of New Orleans said he was disappointed with the tone of the hearing.

Ride sharing services like Uber and Lyft are becoming more popular and a state lawmaker wants to regulate this growing industry. Michelle Southern has the story..
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Former St. Tammany and Washington Parish District Attorney Walter Reed received a four-year prison sentence on corruption charges. A jury determined Reed was guilty of using his campaign funds illegally, but legal obeservers expected a longer sentence. Reed will remain out of prison, until his appeal is heard.