10:30 LRN Newscast Nov 29

Governor-Elect Jeff Landry is talking safety and security in New Orleans today. Colleen Crain has the story

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Among the Fiscal year 2023 goals for State Health that made strides was keeping the majority of calls to 9-8-8 answered by local counselors. Deputy Secretary Tonya Joiner says it’s important to keep calls to the suicide mental health crisis hotline closer to home.

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Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy is sponsoring bipartisan legislation with Hawaii to better mitigate natural disasters. He says we can learn from each other like how Louisiana pre-positions fuel trucks to quickly refill gas stations in areas where residents are evacuating.

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He says it’s part of his broader commitment to make sure Louisiana is as prepared as possible for future natural disasters.