A new survey of residents in Orleans Parish finds that crime is no longer the biggest concern among New Orleans residents…
Cut 4 (09) “….parish anymore”
That’s pollster Ed Chrevenak, who conducted the poll for LSU New Orleans. The survey found that streets and infrastructure is the biggest concern among the people in Orleans Parish.
There are ten constitutional amendments on the November third ballot and the group Leaders for Better Louisiana has made its recommendations on which amendments voters should approve and vote against it. They did not take a position on Amendment Four, which would prohibit a governor from serving a third four-year term. Better Louisiana Chief Policy Officer Barry Erwin says the individual voter can decide how they feel about term limits…
Cut 12 (12) “…one out themselves”
Saints fans are concerned about their team and so is owner Gayle Benson. During a speech in front of the New Orleans Quarterback Cub, Benson says the team’s one and four start to the season is unacceptable…
Cut 13 (10) “….improve this team”
Not only is Benson publicly expressing her frustration with the team’s performance, she also called out coach Kellen Moore and general manager Mickey Loomis. Calling on them to make sure the players are properly prepared and a roster is built that’s capable of sustained success.
Thanks to a waiver granted by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Louisiana will soon be able to offer jail and prison inmates that are set to be released soon Medicaid services to help with their transition back into society….
Cut 9 (10) “…back to jail”
That’s Louisiana Department of Health Deputy Secretary Doctor Pete Croughan, who says this program will start with inmates at Elayn Hunt Correction Center early next year and then expand to the other state prisons and parish jails.