Forty-three percent of Louisiana voters have a positive view of the governor, according to a new poll from the University of New Orleans. That’s compared to a 34% favorability just three weeks ago. UNO pollster Ed Chervanek says that could be because the legislature was unable to resolve the state’s budget deficit during the special session….:
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The poll also shows that nearly half of Louisiana residents blame former-Governor Bobby Jindal for the state’s budget crisis.

The Department of Children and Family Services is asking flood victims to pre-register for disaster food stamps. Distribution begins next week in certain parishes that were declared federal disaster areas as a result of the catastrophic flooding. Deputy Assistant Secretary of DCFS, Sammy Guillory, says people can pre-register online…:
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Lawmakers will take up a bill this session that would allow people to have their deceased pets buried alongside them in a human graveyard. Metairie Senator Conrad Appel says he’s bringing the measure because it’s currently illegal in Louisiana, which is unfortunate because so many people have strong connections with their furry friends…:
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Forecasters say a cold front is bringing the chance for showers and thunderstorms through Saturday, but the wet weather is not expected to have a significant impact on additional river basin flooding. However, they say it could slow the recovery process.

State Police say I-10 at the Texas state line remains closed.