Governor Jeff Landry announced a partnership with a new software vendor to overhaul the state’s OMV system on his “Diner Days” podcast. OMV Commissioner Bryan Adams says they’re working to build a brand-new driver’s license system that will be the greatest thing the state has seen in 50 years.
A 35-year-old Slidel woman is dubbed the “Medicaid Millionaire” after the Attorney General’s office says she accepted Medicaid benefits while her businesses brought in millions of dollars. Attorney General Liz Murril says Candace Taylor was collecting benefits could that could have gone to someone else, so Medicaid fraud is not a victimless crime.
Cut 12 (08) “…stealing those benefits.”
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A breastfeeding Baton Rouge mother is released from ICE custody following two months in detention. Colleen Crain reports.
Cut 1 (35) “…I’m Colleen Crain.”
With scorching heat making for life-threatening conditions, communities in Louisiana are opening up cooling centers. Among them is Lafayette. Chief Communications Officer Jamie Boudreaux:
Cut 13 (10) “…the extreme conditions.”