AT&T has faced heavy criticism for its response to Hurricane Ida and today a PSC member tried to get answers. Jeff Palermo has the story
Louisiana’s health department is confirming that another child has died as a result of the fourth surge of Covid-19 in the state. It marks the seventh pediatric death of a child between the ages of 12 and 17. No other information was released in connection with the death.
More than 26-thousand calls were taken during the first two days for DSNAP interviews. 25 parishes are eligible for disaster food stamps however interviews for the parishes are not held on the same weeks. In an effort to reduce hold times DCFS Assistant Secretary Shavana Howard urges callers to visit their webpage and only call on their designated day.
To receive DSNAP the first step is to pre-register online, then call in on your specified day.
Congressman Troy Carter is among those who voted Monday to approve the Extending Government Funding and Disaster Assistance Act. He says the bill provides crucial funding for disaster recovery in Louisiana.
Cut 5 (10) “…across this nation.”
The bill is part of a larger package dealing with funding the government and increasing the debt ceiling.