Hail, strong winds, and tornadoes are possible as a strong cold front will sweep across the state today. A tornado watch is already up for northwest Louisiana until 1 pm and more watches and warnings are expected to be posted as the day goes along. State Climatologist Barry Keim says it’s just the beginning.
Attorney General Jeff Landry along with other elected officials will push a bill in the legislative session that would take money collected from opioid settlements with drug companies to help fund Louisiana drug courts which can help those who suffer from addiction and substance abuse. Baton Rouge Judge Don Johnson says it would be money well spent…
The bill would pump an additional 15 million dollars a year into the program.
Border crossings have hit a 20 year high as increasing numbers of immigrants are arriving at the southern border. President Joe Biden vowed to reverse several Trump Administration immigration policies and Senator Bill Cassidy says this is not the right way to handle immigration policy.
Congressional Democrats have vowed to pursue comprehensive immigration reform to address the situation.
The Louisiana Department of Corrections is seeking an additional $21.5 million in next fiscal year’s budget. DOC Undersecretary Thomas Bickham says the figure represents what the department usually spends on overtime.
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The $21.5 million figure also includes a ten percent pay raise for entry-level correctional officers in hopes of attracting new employees.