Governor Jeff Landry wants the state to resume executing death row inmates and says the Department of Corrections has finalized the protocol to carry out a death sentence by using nitrogen gas. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says one of Landry’s campaign promises was to resume executions…
Cut 14 (10) “….think it shouldn’t”
2010 was the last time the state carried out an execution.
The Louisiana Department of Insurance is preparing to distribute another round of grants of up to 10-thousand dollars to help homeowners pay for a fortified roof…
Cut 6 (07) “….your home”
Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says starting tomorrow morning, you can enter your name into a lottery that will decide who will get the next round of grants. For more information go to the Louisiana Fortify Homes Program website.
Amid an explosion in the wild alligator population, the state wants to increase the harvest opportunity. The Louisiana Wildlife Commission has proposed extending its alligator hunting season to December 31st, beyond the current 60-day season. State Representative Chad Brown of Plaquemine says he’s for a longer season as gators are showing up in neighborhoods.
Cut 7 (09) “…in our driveway.”
LDWF is taking public comment on the proposed longer alligator season through May 1st.
The Louisiana Department of Health has launched a six-month program in Acadiana and southwest Louisiana that will attempt to reduce unnecessary ambulance calls and ER visits by Medicaid patients. Brigadier General Cindy Haygood is the point person for the pilot program and she says the state has partnered with Acadian Health which treats sick but stable Medicaid patients at home…
Cut 12 (09) “…the paitents home’
Patients must be referred to the program by their provider, hospital or managed care organizations.