10:30 LRN Newscast

The state is offering twelve months of free LifeLock credit monitoring to millions of Louisianans who had their personal information leaked in a cyber data breach last month. But Leesville Republican Representative Chuck Owen is calling for more transparency…

Cut 4 (09)  “…the administration.”

For more information about the data breach, you can visit nextsteps.la.gov.

Louisiana Housing Corporation is expanding the 2023 Blue Tarp Fund Roofing Repair Program waitlist to additional applicants who have roof damage that may qualify to receive a new roof. LHC Executive Director Joshua Hollins says certain applicants will be placed at the top of the list…

Cut 8 (06) “…the home.”

Homeowners can apply at lhc.la.gov/bluetarp.

If you’ve been receiving text messages from gubernatorial candidates, you’re not alone. Sharon Hewitt, Stephen Waguespack, and other gubernatorial candidates are using text messages to reach out to supporters. LSU Political Science Professor Robert Hogan says that could make some voters angry and possibly backfire…

Cut 15 (11)  “…from campaigns.”

The FCC says political text messages can be sent without permission as long as the sender does not use auto-dialing technology.

Second Harvest Food Bank will begin building a new 17,000-square-foot warehouse in Houma in August. The new facility will allow the agency to better service Terrebonne, Lafourche, and St. Mary parishes, as well as Grand Isle. Second Harvest President Natali Jayroe the hubs, they’ll be outfitted for local farmers and also house emergency workers…

Cut 12 (08)   “…neighbors”