Both of Louisiana’s U-S Senators voted against the Inflation Redution Act which passed the Senate on a 51-50 vote. John Kennedy says the bill raises taxes on oil and gas, while Bill Cassidy says the measure does nothing to reduce inflation. But the White House says the legislation will reduce the deficit, make an historic investment towards climate change and caps out of pocket drug costs for Medicare patients.

A Louisiana veterans’ advocacy group applauds the recent passage of the PACT Act. Kevin Gallagher explains what it is, and how it will help veterans…:
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State Police becomes the first in the nation to receive approval from the FBI to implement rapid DNA booking operations. Sergeant Dustin Dwight says thanks to this technology, they can determine in 90 minutes if the DNA collected is connected to a crime….
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The Rapid DNA instrument was tested successfully at the East Baton Rouge Parish prison and they hope to integrate it at three other booking agencies by the end of 2023.

A New Orleans non-profit wants to equip restaurants with solar panels so they can remain operational during lengthy power losses. Feed Second Line Founder Devin De Wulf says the idea was sparked when the city lost power after Hurricane Ida and restaurants had to dispose of thousands of pounds of food.
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De Wulf says they installed their first set of solar panels a few weeks ago at Queen Trini Lisa in Mid-City New Orleans.