As the 2021 hurricane season begins approximately four thousand remain displaced from the 2020 hurricanes in Louisiana. Calcasieu Parish Police Jury President Brian Abshire they could be living in another home or apartment, with family, or even in a trailer on their property but they remain displaced.
Cut 5 (12) “…individual to individual.”
He says several residents are still trying to settle insurance claims, nine months later.
Senate Judiciary Committee B approves legislation allowing those 21 and older to carry a concealed handgun without needing a permit or training. Democratic Shreveport Senator Greg Tarver lambasted the bill saying this will lead to more gun violence.
The proposal is opposed by both the Chiefs of Police Association and Governor Edwards.
Republican US Senator John Kennedy says he’s running for reelection in 2022. Matt Doyle has more.
Governor Edwards requests Federal Disaster Declaration for five parishes in the state impacted by flash flooding two weeks ago. The request is for FEMA Individual Assistance for Ascension, Calcasieu, East Baton Rouge, Iberville, and Lafayette parishes. So far 2,700 homes reported damage, including six that were noted as destroyed. To report damage, go to damage.la.gov.