2:30 PM Newscast

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.

Cut 9 (08)  “…three years.”

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.

Cut 8 (08) “…to this conduct.”

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.

Cut 4 (11) “…their birthday.”

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.

Cut 12 (08) “…to the other.”

There is a weekend option on Saturday and Sunday.