A huge software upgrade announced on Governor Jeff Landry’s “Diner Days” podcast.  Kace Keishnick has details on the news from OMV Commissioner Bryan Adams.

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The scorching heat in Louisiana of late has made for life-threatening conditions for those who are vulnerable, which is why many are opening cooling centers. Lafayette Chief Communications Officer Jamie Boudreaux says the cooling is open to senior citizens to take shelter from the head…and

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A 35 year old Slidell woman has been dubbed the “Medicaid Millionaire” by the Attorney General’s office. Candace Taylor of Slidell is facing charges for allegedly collecting government benefits, applying for benefits even though she owns businesses that  generate millions.  Attorney General Liz Murril says Taylor bought a Lamborghini and even has cosmetic surgery while claiming she only made $2000 a month. The AG says cases this is exactly why Louisiana is diligent in investigating Medicaid fraud.

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A breastfeeding Baton Rouge mother is back home after being held in ICE detention for two months. 25-year-old Paola Clouatre (CLOO-aht) was brought to the U.S. when she was 14 and was legally processed. Clouatre is married to a Marine veteran.  Her family’s attorney, Carey Holliday, on what happened when Clouatre met with immigration officials.

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Holliday says he’s now working with Clouatre to get her Green Card and eventually her citizenship.