With federal pandemic protections ending, states can once again reevaluate Medicaid participants annually for eligibility…and some could lose their coverage, if they don’t act quickly…:

CUT 01(31)      “…Thorington.”

Additional pandemic food stamp benefits also end this month; taking about $100 on average away that households had grown used to for nearly three years. SNAP recipients who feel they won’t be able to make ends meet afterward are encouraged to local food banks and community organizations to see what other aid they can get.

Congressman Garret Graves says he met with Attorney General Jeff Landry as he moves closer to making a decision on whether to run for governor. Graves says he’s receiving strong encouragement to run as many are not happy Landry already has the Louisiana Republican Party’s endorsement…:

CUT 06(10)      “…path forward.”

He says he’ll announce his decision within the next ten days or so.

Meanwhile, House Speaker Clay Schexnayder says he’ll enter the race for Governor, but only if Graves does not. Schexnayder is term-limited in the House and has served as Speaker of the House since 2020. The 54-year-old from Gonzales was also rumored to be a candidate for Lt. Governor, before incumbent Billy Nungesser, decided to run for re-election…:

CUT 10(12)      “…from there.”

The Republican field for governor also includes Attorney General Jeff Landry, State Treasurer John Schroder, and state lawmakers Sharon Hewitt and Richard Nelson. Landry is considered the front-runner.