If River Ridge Senator Kirk Talbot’s bill is passed, Louisiana homeowners could receive a individual income tax credit of up to ten-thousand dollars, if they voluntarily pay to install a fortified roof on their home.

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The bill was approved by the Senate Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Committee.

A new task force to fight waste, fraud and abuse is being launched by the Louisiana Department of Health. Undersecretary Drew Maranto says one initiative involves working with the attorney general’s office to identify questionable billing practices.

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Instagram has Teen Accounts with protective safeguards and parental notification and Meta wants to be sure parents of teens under the age of 16 years are aware. Spokesperson Stephanie Otway says 97-percent of teens aged 13–15 are complying with their settings that do not allow teen accounts to be public. Meta also put additional requirements on Teen Accounts for changing age.

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Cyclists from across the state and beyond are gathering in Lafayette for Cycle Zydeco this week. It gets underway tomorrow, and organizer Scott Schilling says cycling is just one component of the five-day event.

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There is a weekend option on Saturday and Sunday.

Meta is getting the word out to parents about Teen Accounts for Instagram that puts safeguards on accounts of teens under the age of 16 years old that notify parents on how they can check their teens account. Meta Spokesperson Stephanie Otway says over 54 million Teen Accounts are active, offering features like private profiles and limited messaging.

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The Senate Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Committee approves legislation that would result in homeowners receiving a individual income tax credit of up to ten-thousand dollars, if they voluntarily pay to install a fortified roof on their home. Bill author, River Ridge Senator Kirk Talbot saysthe Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s Office recently found that homeowners who had a foritified roof installed saw a decline in their insurance premiums…

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The Louisiana Department of Health launches a task force to fight waste, fraud and abuse. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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The Senate Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Committee approves legislation that would result in homeowners receiving an individual income tax credit of up to ten-thousand dollars, if they voluntarily pay to install a fortified roof on their home. Author Kirk Talbot says a fortified roof can reduce storm damage in a high wind event and that means fewer claims for insurance companies…

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The Louisiana Department of Health is launching a new task force to fight waste, fraud and abuse. Undersecretary Drew Maranto says the department will collaborate with several departments in this effort.

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One initiative involves LDH collaborating with the Office of Motor Vehicles to ensure that no Medicaid recipient in Louisiana has an active driver’s license in another state. 

Meta’s Teen Accounts look to safeguard minors and notify parents of what their kids are doing on Instagram. Sean Richardson has more.

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The Louisiana Department of Health has confirmed a second measle case in the Greater New Orleans area. The first one was reported over the weekend and state health officials announced a second one yesterday. In both cases, the patient is an adult who recently traveled abroad. Louisiana Surgeon General Doctor Ralph Abraham is urging those who are not vaccinated against the measles to get vaccinated…

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The MMR vaccine protects against the measles, mumps and rubella.

New Orleans Representative Mandie Landry will present a bill to the House Ways and Means Committee today that would increase the state’s cigarette tax. Landry says that by increasing the tax, it will lower the smoking rate…

Cut 11 (12) “…whole is healthier”

Various reports indicate that between 16 and 18 percent of Louisiana adults smoke.

The Senate Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Committee approves legislation that would result in homeowners receiving a individual income tax credit of up to ten-thousand dollars, if they voluntarily pay to install a fortified roof on their home. River Ridge Senator Kirk Talbot is the author of the legislation…

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Talbot says a fortified roof can reduce storm damage in a high wind event and it can also lower your homeowners insurance premium

The Public Service Commission voted to remove the state’s energy efficiency program. The 3-to-2 vote will end all energy efficiency programs outside of the PSC’s jurisdiction at the end of the year. Commission Chairman Mike Francis says the third-party program for private entities is not cost-efficient.

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The Alliance for Affordable Energy is not happy with the decision. Executive Director Logan Burke says removing the energy efficiency program will make it harder for people to reduce their utility bills.

The Louisiana Department of Health has confirmed two measles cases in the New Orleans area. The second case was identified through contact tracing. Deputy Health Secretary Dr. Pete Croughan says take extra precautions if you believe you or a loved one is infected.

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The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America hosts a free educational conference tomorrow at the Embassy Suites Hotel New Orleans Convention Center. CEO Charles Fuschillo says the focus is on Alzheimer’s education, brain health, wellness, and updates on new therapies and trials.

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It’s part of the Educating America Tour, which provides critical information for families and individuals affected by memory concerns.

The House Ways and Means Committee will hear a bill that would increase the tax on cigarettes by one dollar.  Sean Richardson has more.

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The legislature is also considering several bills to create revenue streams and tax breaks for collegiate athletic programs. Among them are one to create a fund to give tax dollars to NCAA Division One athletics programs and one to exempt college athletes from income taxes on NIL money.

The House Ways and Means Committee will hear a bill today that would increase the tax on cigarettes by one dollar. Critics say the tax hike will burden low-income smokers and could hurt small businesses. Still, bill author Nancy Landry of New Orleans remains resolute, seeing it as a bold step toward a healthier Louisiana.

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The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America will host a free educational conference tomorrow at the Embassy Suites Hotel New Orleans Convention Center. CEO Charles Fuschillo says they’ll discuss the science of brain aging, transitioning from home to long-term nursing care after dementia diagnosis, and other topics.

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The event is part of the Alzheimer’s Foundation’s Educating America Tour.

The Public Service Commission voted to remove the state’s energy efficiency program. The 3-to-2 vote will end all energy efficiency programs outside of the PSC’s jurisdiction at the end of the year. Commission Chairman Mike Francis says the third-party program for private entities is not cost-efficient.

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The Alliance for Affordable Energy is not happy with the decision. Executive Director Logan Burke says removing the energy efficiency program will make it harder for people to reduce their utility bills.  

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The commission will discuss the issue again at its meeting next month.

A Metairie couple is under arrest after a young child with special needs is found dead in their home. The 49-year-old man and and his 22-year-old girlfriend are each charged with negligent homicide. No word on how the child died.

The House Ways and Means Committee will hear a bill that would increase the tax on cigarettes by one dollar.  Sean Richardson has more.

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Also, on the agenda at the state capitol this morning, are bills to provide a tax break on your income taxes if you purchase a fortified roof for your home. Monroe Senator Stewart Cathey will ask a Senate committee to approve legislation that seeks to rid the state of traffic cameras that issue tickets.

The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America will host a free educational conference tomorrow at the Embassy Suites Hotel New Orleans Convention Center, featuring top local experts in medicine, dementia, and caregiving. CEO Charles Fuschillo says the event aims to inform attendees about healthy aging, early detection, long-term care planning, and local support resources.

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The conference runs from 10 AM to 1 PM at the Embassy Suites in New Orleans on Julia Street.

The Louisiana Department of Health has now confirmed two measles cases in the New Orleans area. The second case was identified through contact tracing. Louisiana Surgeon General Dr. Ralph Abraham said in a news conference that this was an older case and is not infectious at all.

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Abraham is urging people to get vaccinated against the measles, he says the MMR is a good vaccine.

The Louisiana Department of Health has confirmed a second measle case in the Greater New Orleans area. The first one was reported over the weekend and state health officials announced a second one during a news conference yesterday afternoon. In both cases, the patient is an adult who recently traveled abroad. Louisiana Surgeon General Doctor Ralph Abraham says they know the first patient was not vaccinated and they are not sure about the second patient. And Abraham is urging those who are not vaccinated against the measles to get vaccinated…

Cut 8 (07) “…to get it”

The MMR vaccine protects against the measles, mumps and rubella.

New Orleans Representative Mandie Landry will present a bill to the House Ways and Means Committee today that would increase the state’s cigarette tax. Landry says that by increasing the tax, it will lower the smoking rate…

Cut 11 (12) “…whole is healthier”

Various reports indicate that between 16 and 18 percent of Louisiana adults smoke.

The Public Service Commission has voted to remove the state’s energy efficiency program. Colleen Crain has the details…

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Ruston police are investigating a shooting on Sunday night that killed one person and wounded five others. Authorities say the shooting occurred among a large crowd of people in front of a barbershop. It’s believed a dispute between extended family members led to the shooting. Investigators say multiple people were armed with handguns.