President Trump has excluded 25 chemical manufacturers, including 12 in Louisiana, from federal emissions rules. But, Vannetta Hayes with the air planning division of the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality the exemption is not permanent.
Cut 14 (05) “…that were approved.”
17 million dollars in hazard mitigation funding was approved for nine parishes affected by Hurricane Francine in September of 2024. Jefferson, St. Mary and Terrebonne parishes will receive the most funding with over four, three and two million dollars in funding, respectively. GOHSEP Assistant Director Sandra Gaspard says hazard mitigation works to break the cycle of repeated damage.
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Bill Cassidy has another challenger in the race for the Senate seat he’s held for two terms. New Orleans-area public service commissioner Eric Skrmetta made his announcement on Friday. That makes four prominent in the race. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat another big question is – who will the Democrats put forth?
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Another incident shining a negative light on the Orleans Parish Jail as an inmate was mistakenly released on Friday. Jail staff released 30-year-old Khalil Bryan, who was being held for possession of stolen property, drug paraphernalia, and resisting an officer. This comes two months after ten inmates escaped from the same facility. Sheriff Susan Hutson says she knows that she and jail staff have let the community down with this latest failure.
Cut 9 (05) “…for our community.”
Hutson says an investigation is underway, and disciplinary action will be taken.