State lawmakers have approved legislation to support a “One Door” approach, where Louisianians can access most state-provided assistance. Mandeville Representative Kim Carver says one of the biggest changes is that Department of Children and Family Services will no longer administer the food stamp program or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families funds.
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Most programs will now be accessed through Louisiana Works.
Before the legislative session ended, lawmakers approved a 46-billion-dollar budget for the fiscal year that begins July first. Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana, president, Steven Procopio calls it a prudent budget.
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The biggest battle was over funding for L-A GATOR, the state’s new voucher program.
House Democrats are reflecting on the just-completed legislative session. Andrew Greenstein reports.
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Evangelist Jimmy Swaggart is hospitalized, and his son Pastor Donnie Swaggart says without a miracle, his father’s time will be short. The 90-year-old from Ferriday is in intensive care at a Baton Rouge hospital after suffering a heart attack at his home Sunday. Spokesperson Megan Kelly…