Southeast Louisiana is under a tornado watch until 1 PM this afternoon. This storm system is already responsible for power outages across south Louisiana and several inches of rain. Chad Entremont with the National Weather Service says many areas of the state have seen a half foot of rain…
cut 27 (09) “…five to ten inches”
Schools across Louisiana are closed today.

The National Federation of Independent Business says their small business optimism index is at its lowest point since 2012. Inflation is a major factor. NFIB state director Leah Long says 37-percent of small businesses also report difficulties in hiring qualified workers…
cut 11 (12) “…be doing”

The Louisiana Senate has approved a bill that would give State Police and local law enforcement officers the ability to arrest undocumented immigrants. New Orleans Senator Royce Duplessis spoke in opposition to this measure and had this question for the bill’s author, Denham Springs Republican Valarie Hodges…
cut 14 (08) “…I do”
Despite opposition the measure heads to the House.

The state senate is out the rest of the week. When they return to Baton Rouge, they’ll take a look at the Education Savings Account bill approved by the House which in a few years would provide state dollars for families of all incomes to receive state dollars for education expenses including private school tuition. Senate President Cameron Henry calls the bill aggressive…
cut 9 (05) “….moving forward”