Calls to Louisiana 2-1-1 seeking food assistance have tripled since February after the announcement that SNAP benefits are returning to pre-pandemic amounts this month. Department of Children and Family Services Secretary Terri Ricks says it’s not just families who will struggle, the decrease also directly impacts the state’s economy…:

CUT 04(05)      “…jobs.”

More than 471,000 households in Louisiana receive food stamps which help feed nearly a million people.

State Wildlife & Fisheries agents seek to seize Neuty the Nutria, a Jefferson parish couple’s pet. Spokesman Ed Pratt says they alerted to Neuty living with people via social media posts, and decided they need to confiscate the animal..:

CUT 07(11)      “…of it.”

Keeping a nutria as a pet is illegal in Louisiana.

Ascension Parish businessman Brandon Trosclair officially announces his candidacy for Secretary of State this fall. Trosclair is a conservative Republican, who owns the 13-store chain of Ralph’s Markets here in Louisiana. Trosclair says our elections system needs fixing, but current secretary Kyle Ardoin points out the Heritage Foundation ranks Louisiana #6 of 50 states for election integrity. Trosclair says that’s true, but a closer look at the data from Heritage gives Louisiana a 75 out of 100 rating for overall election quality…:

CUT 10(13)      “…proof of citizenship.”

Trosclair wants to get rid of Louisiana’s Dominion voting machines, which some allege were part and parcel in irregularities in the 2020 presidential election.

A West Monroe man is under arrest for allegedly committing a sex act with a juvenile and recording himself doing it. Police say 20-year-old Altravion Craft took advantage of a 15-year-old girl. He’s charges with Solicitation of a Minor, Pornography Involving Juveniles, and Felony Carnal Knowledge of a Juvenile. His bond was set at $35,000.