It will soon be much more difficult to sue the oil and gas industry, now that Governor Landry has signed the Louisiana Energy Protection Act. The legislation prohibits lawsuits related to climate change; and Tommy Faucheux, the president of the Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association, says it’s strictly limited to that.
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This is Elder Abuse Awareness month, and Louisiana Elderly Protective Services is reminding you to look for signs of elder abuse. Program Manager Ebony Thomas-Phillips says since the elderly are often the targets of scams, it’s important to educate them on how to protect themselves from scams and look out for their well-being.
SNAP recipients can now receive a 30-cent bonus for every dollar spent with their EBT card on fresh fruits and vegetables at a Louisiana Walmart and Walmart Neighborhood Market location. Jeff Palermo has the story.
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Keep an eye on your mailbox; you might soon have money coming to you. The State Treasurer’s Office says it has mailed out almost 45-thousand unclaimed property checks totaling 6.5-million dollars, following a data match to update addresses with the Louisiana Department of Revenue. Recipients represent all 64 parishes and beyond.