The Louisiana House has approved requiring residents on unemployment to perform at least five work search actions a week, instead of three to keep their unemployment. A work action would be participating in an interview, filling out an application or attending job fairs or networking events. Lafayette Representative Troy Hebert says the legislation would also result in disqualification for unemployment if they miss a scheduled job interview or do not accept a suitable job offer…
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The bill passed on a 73-24 vote. Opponents of the legislation say the measure is designed to make it easier to kick out of work individuals off of unemployment. Hebert says his goal is help the unemployed find a job quicker.
Lake Charles will soon have a new mayor. Colleen Crain reports.
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The entire state is under a flood watch. State Climatologist Jay Grymes says the flood watch means that excessive rainfall is possible, which could lead to flooding in low-lying areas, that includes rivers and creeks and we could see street flooding…