Senator John Kennedy says Senate-approved legislation contains an amendment that he authored which would allow states to use unspent pandemic relief funds on disaster recovery…
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The legislation still needs House approval and Kennedy hopes that will come soon.

Monroe Representative Michael Echols plans to file legislation that would allow governors to be buried on the grounds of the State Capitol next to the statue of Huey Long. Echols says he came up with the idea months ago…
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The widow of Edwin Edwards wanted the former four-term governor buried next to Huey. Trina Edwards eventually decided to have Edwin Edwards cremated.

Interim Lafayette Police Chief Wayne Griffin is on administrative leave because he’s been accused of sexual harassment. Mayor-President Josh Guillory has called for an investigation and Major Monte Potier will lead the L-P-D until further notice. He’s the fifth police chief to serve during Guillory’s administration.

It’s open season for changing your Medicare coverage should you want to move in that direction. More from Dave Brannen.
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