An Orleans Parish Grand Jury is reportedly investigating whether Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill made illegal threats to New Orleans officials. During a news conference this morning, Murrill said she knew nothing beyond what had been reported by the media.
Earlier this year, Murrill sent letters to Mayor Helena Moreno, five city council members and Orleans Parish District Attorney Jason Williams, threatening to remove them from their offices over their opposition to a new state law that merged clerk of criminal and civil courts.
Murrill spoke with reporters today, because she also announced that 21 people have been arrested as part of a nationwide crackdown on Medicaid fraud. Murrill said some of those charged are accused of stealing huge amounts of money.
Cut 10 (11) “…from the program (2x).”
Murrill says the Louisiana Fraud Control unit made the arrests. That unit has been elevated to a standalone division.
Pollock Representative Gabe Firment announced his campaign for Congress today. Firment joins Monroe Representative Michael Echols and State Board of Regents chair Misti Cordell in the race for the 5th Congressional District seat being vacated by Julia Letlow. Firment says he was born and raised in the district and knows its communities.
Cut 13 (11) “…get to Congress.”
Republican State Senator Stewart Cathey is also expected to join the race.
Starting tomorrow, the red snapper bag limit will be increased to five fish per person for the Fourth of July weekend. LDWF Secretary Tyler Bosworth says he hopes it will encourage families to get out on the water and enjoy America’s 250th birthday.
The usual bag limit for red snapper is four, and the season lasts until November.