The federal government shutdown is now in its 34th day; and with Republicans and Democrats showing no signs of budging, there seems to be no end in sight. Speaking to KEEL radio, House Speaker Mike Johnson says the shutdown is starting to affect every aspect of society.
State funds are being used to fund the SNAP program this month. Governor Landry says the state was able to fill the void because it’s been fiscally responsible.
About 700-thousand residents are receiving their cash assistance in phases, with a quarter of the recipient’s monthly amount being loaded onto their cards each week.
A new report shows that last year, insurance companies cancelled nearly three-percent of homeowners insurance policies in Louisiana – the highest rate in the country. Real Reform Louisiana Executive Director Ben Riggs says the phased-in repeal of the so-called “three-year rule” started at the beginning of this year, and that will exacerbate the issue even more.
Cut 5 (12) “…than three years.”
Nine horses are killed in a fire at a horse stable in Slidell over the weekend. Brian Macaluso with St. Tammany Parish Fire District One says the fire broke out at around three Saturday morning at Lewis Stables.
Firefighters were able to save 28 horses. The cause is still under investigation.