The Louisiana Department of Insurance has some important information for those needing to file claims from last week’s torrential rains. Andrew Greenstein reports…:
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Eight men have been arrested across Louisiana in a statewide undercover operation targeting suspected online child predators. The Louisiana Bureau of Investigation says all face charges including indecent behavior with juveniles and computer-aided solicitation of a minor. The Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office provided specialized training for officers working undercover online. Agencies from Livingston, Lafayette, Calcasieu, and St. Martin parishes also took part in the operation.

State lawmakers have until 5pm today to vote on Governor Jeff Landry’s proposal to provide public school teachers with a $2,000 stipend. Advocate Education reporter Patrick Wall says lawmakers generally support the payments, but concerns remain because the plan would reduce state funding for public schools..:
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It will take a two-thirds vote in both the House and Senate for the Governor’s plan to move forward.

After nearly three years of construction, the I-20 rehabilitation project through Bossier and Caddo parishes is complete. The $128 million project rebuilt every lane and ramp at five major interchanges. DOTD spokeswoman Erin Buchanan says the entire state will benefit from improved infrastructure..:
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The project provided major improvements to turning lanes, travel lanes, shoulders and access points.