Tensions have run high between the Edwards Administration and the Office of Attorney General Jeff Landry, and the jabs keep coming. Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne believes it started when Landry was apparently trying to get a monthly car allowance from the state, as well as have ability to file mileage reimbursements…:
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The AG’s office denies that Landry was trying to double up on car benefits from the state, and that the administration is trying to distract from tax increases.

New Orleans Representative Helena Moreno is the latest to call for the resignation of State Senator Troy Brown over his domestic abuse arrests. She said in a statement that as a legislative body, they have shown that this type of behavior should never be tolerated and definitely not by any of its members. Governor John Bel Edwards has also called for Brown to step down. It’s reported Brown intends to release a statement by the end of the week.

Think you’re getting sick or have a broken arm? Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana’s smartphone app now has a symptom checker. Owner of the mobile app, Kassim Rasoulian, says the symptom checker is available to both members and non-members. He says this is beneficial for anyone wanting to research different health and wellness topics..:
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The app is available in the Apple iTunes store and Google Play.

Another prostitution sting targeting the website Backpage.com has netted more arrests on prostitution counts. Officials arrested a women from Baton Rouge, West Monroe and Houston apparently working out of Baton Rouge hotels and arranging prices for sex ranging from $130-$300 with undercover detectives.