Lawmakers are back at it today and in the Senate Revenue and Fiscal Affairs committee room, legislators will review hundreds of tax exemptions, exclusions, rebates and refunds provided by Louisiana to businesses and individuals. Chairman JP Morrell of New Orleans says some of these credits are ridiculous…:
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Morrell says the state cannot afford to give away money and the credits or exemptions that are deemed unnecessary.

The Department of Children and Family Services is opening disaster assistance locations today to help residents who were impacted by flooding. Officials have been working to make sure these spots are set to handle the thousands of people who have already pre-registered for DSNAP benefits. The program is only for those who need help buying food after the recent flood and who don’t already receive regular SNAP benefits and you can get details online at dcfs.la.gov.

Southeast Louisiana could be at an increased risk for the Zika virus, according to health officials. Emelie Gunn has more…:
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Lawmakers gave the green light to a medical marijuana bill last year, but you still can’t get it in Louisiana as participating agencies still work out how to make it happen. New Iberia Senator Fred Mills is trying to expand the legislation this year so that it would cover more illnesses. He says many Louisianians are waiting to get medical marijuana…:
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He says those people are even moving to other states where it’s legal.