In an effort to raise additional funds, the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is looking into selling advertising on its properties. LDWF spokesman Bo Boehringer says legislation passed in this year’s legislative session allows the department to take advantage of this revenue stream opportunity…

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The state Department of Transportation receives $250,000 annually from State Farm Insurance for ads placed on their Motorist Assistance Program vehicles.

According to a recent study by WalletHub, Louisiana is the 10th least energy expensive state, but we use the most electricity in the country. Spokeswoman Jill Gonzalez says in these hot summer months, utility bills are through the roof..:

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Gonzalez says The Bayou State placed 4th in the country for the price of electricity.

Five parishes that were impacted by flooding from the Red River have been declared a federal disaster area. The declaration means federal dollars will be available to local government agencies in Caddo, Bossier, Grant, Natchitoches and Red River Parishes. Director of the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Kevin Davis says says when they looked into personal damage assistance they found most residents had insurance, which could effect if this type of aid will be approved…

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Hundreds of home were flooded in the Caddo and Bossier Parish areas.