The Louisiana House approves a congressional map that eliminates one of the state’s two Black majority districts. Jeff Palermo has the story.
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If you’re looking for something fun to do with the family, this is the first weekend of he Great Louisiana Fair. It returns to Louisiana Downs for its second year, beginning today. The fairgrounds will be packed with more than 30 state fair-style amusement rides for all ages. Plus there’s free live entertainment. The Fair runs through June 14th.
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With the incumbent out of the race, Julia Letlow and John Fleming are now squaring off head to head for the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate. Fleming says his supporters are more excited now with the results of a poll his campaign did after the primary.
Louisiana Radio Network has repeatedly asked for an interview with Julia Letlow, but her campaign has not replied to our requests.
Children enrolled in the state’s SUN Bucks program are starting to receive their money. The program provides money to kids who receive free or reduced-price school meals during the summer months. Tim Jenkins, the economic stability director at the Louisiana Department of Health, says each eligible child enrolled in the program will get a one-time payment of 120 dollars.