House and Senate leaders are facing criticism for cutting 100-million dollars from the Louisiana Department of Health’s budget. House Appropriations Chairman Jerome Zeringue says LDH’s budget is over $15-billion and a majority of the Legislature believes they can handle this cut…:

CUT 06(14)      “…of the funding.”

The cut faces the real possibility of a line-item veto from the Governor.

Among other bills passed by lawmakers is one that offers a $500 tax credit to gun owners who buy safes, locks and gun safety equipment. The bill was authored by New Orleans Rep. Mandie Landry, who says it’s all about preventing accidents…:

CUT 05(13)      “…harm someone.”

That bill awaits the Governor’s signature.

Starting next January, the state Department of Natural Resources will go by a new moniker. Brooke Thorington has more…:

CUT 02(30)      “…Thorington.”

Louisiana’s largest military base Fort Polk officially changed its name to Fort Johnson today. The Army base in Vernon Parish has been named after World War I hero Sgt. William Henry Johnson, a Black U.S. soldier who fought in France in 1918 and 1919.