The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality is taking its fight against waste tires to the people across the state. So they’re holding town hall meetings across the state to raise awareness of the issue. LDEQ Secretary Aurelia Giacometto (jock-uh-MET-oh)says the issue of improperly disposed tires is a big problem.
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Since he’s not running for reelection, Baton Rouge Congressman Garret Graves is working to get things done in the few months left he has in office. Graves is working on several bipartisan bills, one them a bill to hold FEMA accountable for delays in payments to disaster victims.
Cut 14 (09) “…an interest penalty.”
Graves is also working with New Orleans Democrat Troy Carter on legislation that would, among other things, remove income limits to qualify for grants to pay off disaster recovery loans.
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Amidst controversy, Pineville Mayor Rich Dupree is stepping down. Colleen Crain has the story…
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Bossier Parish investigators have arrested a 52 year old Elm Grove man after they say he held a woman against her will for three days and sexually assaulted her. Gary Free is facing several charges including second-degree kidnapping. Lieutenant Matt Gaydos says this was not a random crime.
Free’s bond is set at 2.1 million dollars.