A breastfeeding Baton Rouge mother is back home after being held in ICE detention for two months. 25-year-old Paola Clouatre (CLOO-aht) was taken into custody while at a USCIS appointment. Her attorney, Carey Holliday worked to secure an emergency stay of removal – and with the help of Senator John Kennedy, he was able to accomplish that.
Cut 6 (09) “…have it vacated.”
The Attorney General’s Office dubs her the “Medicaid Millionaire.” 35-year-old Candace Taylor of Slidell is facing charges for allegedly collecting government benefits, despite owning several companies that generate millions in revenue and buying several luxury cars, including a Lamborghini. Attorney General Liz Murrill says cases like this are why Louisiana is very diligent in investigating Medicaid fraud.
Cut 11 (08) “…from the program.”
Governor Landry announced a partnership with a new software vendor to overhaul the state’s OMV system on his “Diner Days” podcast. OMV Commissioner Bryan Adams says when the new software is fully implemented, he hopes to revolutionize everything from renewing a Real ID to registering a vehicle.
With scorching heat making for life-threatening conditions, communities in Louisiana are opening up cooling centers. Among them is Lafayette. Chief Communications Officer Jamie Boudreaux says Lafayette is working with many community and faith-based organizations to take care of vulnerable people, including seniors.
Boudreaux says they’re also working to make sure that people who need food and water get them.