11:30 LRN Newscast

Saints Owner Gayle Benson says the team’s 1-and-4 record is unacceptable. Benson says she was truly disappointed by the blowout loss to Atlanta in the Domecoming anniversary game. Since that Monday night flop, fans have been vocal about their frustrations with the team.

Cut 14 (11) “…on the field.”

We’ll see if they play better this Sunday when they visit the Giants.

Leaders for a Better Louisiana has released its recommendations and analysis on the 10 constitutional amendments that will appear on the November third ballot. Better Louisiana supports amendments one, two, five, seven and ten. Chief Policy Officer Barry Erwin says these amendments represent smart policy choices.

Cut 11 (07) “…think that’s good.”

For more information go to better-la-dot-org.

 

The Social Security Administration announced that the cost of living adjustment for 2027 will be 3.6-percent. Andrew Muhl, the director of advocacy for AARP Louisiana, says most believe that pales in comparison to rising costs.

Cut 3 (10) “…with rising prices.”

The increase amounts to about 75-dollars a month.

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.