Governor Edwards agrees to withdraw Louisiana from the federally boosted unemployment program early in exchange for a small boost in state benefits next year. The business community is celebrating the news. National Federation of Independent Business State Director Dawn McVea says this will push more people into the workforce.
Louisiana will cease accepting the 300 dollar federally boosted payments July 31st.
A disturbance off the Bay of Campeche is now projected to develop into Tropical Storm Claudette and make landfall somewhere in south-central or southeast Louisiana early Saturday morning. N-W-S forecaster Meghan Williams says it could dump half a foot of rain over parts of the state, but exactly where is still up in there.
Governor Edwards announces 136-million dollars in federal hazard mitigation grant money will go to southwest Louisiana parishes impacted by Hurricanes Laura and Delta. FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell says the money can go towards projects to reduce flood risk and help structures withstand hurricane-force winds.
The Legislature approved a study that will take a look at what happens to oyster shells after folks get done shucking and eating what’s inside them. Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana Policy director Emily Vuxton says the study will look at what happens to the shells that don’t participate in recycling programs.