The spending plan for next fiscal year got many changes in the Senate Finance Committee and the bill now goes to the full Senate. 48% of the TOPS scholarship was funded under the plan. Louisiana DHH undersecretary Jeff Reynolds says fully funding the waiver program, which was another change that was made, took away from funding the state’s safety net hospitals..:
Cut 6 (11) “the partnership“
The session must end Monday.

3 people and 1-year-old child died in fiery East Feliciana Parish head-on collision last night, according to State Police. They believe the vehicle with 1-year-old Hazel Temple inside was passing in a no passing zone on LA 67 north of Clinton, when he slammed head on into 24-year-old’s Jakyle Hall’s vehicle on top of a hill. The passing vehicle was driven by 22-year-old Brandon Temple. His other occupant was 19-year-old Holley Thomas. All died in the blaze.

Feral hogs are a big problem in Louisiana, so the LSU AgCenter is hosting a meeting today at their Dean Lee Research Center in Alexandria to give updates on latest research and new regulations that are being implemented. AgCenter area agent Donna Morgan says strides have been made to control the feral pig population…:
CUT 7 (13) “now offer”

The National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute says 271,000 adults are living with the condition in Louisiana. Director of the Division of Lung Diseases, Dr. James Kiley, says if you suffer with asthma, you should take notice of your symptoms, and see your physician for an appropriate diagnosis and treatment plan…:
cut 14 (09) “as directed”
New Orleans is one of the top ten most challenging places to live with asthma.