Governor Landry was in Bossier City today to sign legislation that he says will bring Louisianans from a state of dependence to independence. He signed a welfare reform bill that creates a single entry point for low income residents seeking food stamps or temporary cash through TANF, with the eventual goal of getting a job.
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Several Louisiana organizations are teaming up to urge lawmakers to protect SNAP and Medicaid, which are currently threatened as Congress debates the “One Big, Beautiful Bill.” Michael McClanahan, the president of the NAACP Louisiana State Conference, says cuts to those programs would disproportionately affect Black Americans.
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The Louisiana Gaming Control Board is cracking down on illegal offshore wagering and unauthorized online sweepstakes targeting Louisiana residents. Sean Richardson has more.
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Senator Bill Cassidy warns that inaction on Social Security will leave millions of Americans vulnerable, and borrowing to cover benefits could add trillions to the national debt.