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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The mayor of New Orleans has some choice words for the scientists who urge people in the city to start relocating with rising sea levels poised to swallow the city. Helena Moreno calls it “shortsighted and foolish,” saying through engineering, infrastructure and technology, New Orleans has become one of the most important cultural hubs in America.
SUN Bucks benefits started going out this week and will be completely distributed by Monday. The program provides money to kids who receive free or reduced-price school meals during the summer when school is not in session. Tim Jenkins, the economic stability director at the Louisiana Department of Health, says if you’re eligible and haven’t received your money yet, it will arrive – there’s nothing that you need to do.
John Fleming says Republican voters have a clear choice between him and Julia Letlow for U.S. Senate. Fleming says while he opposes carbon capture and sequestration, Letlow is in bed with the industry – and not exactly figuratively.
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We’ve repeatedly asked for an interview with Julia Letlow, but her campaign never replied to our requests.