Construction begins today on 15 homes that have been approved for the Shelter At Home Program. The Governor’s Deputy Chief of Staff Julie Baxter Payer says they’re moving as quickly as possible to get flood damaged homes ready to live in. She says they’ve received nearly 15-thousand applications and the number keeps growing…:
Cut 10 (12) “rebuild”
Flood victims can register for the program at shelter-at-home-dot-la-dot-gov.

If you’re looking for temporary work, FEMA is hiring. They are advertising through the Louisiana Workforce Commission to fill open positions at disaster recovery centers. They are full time jobs with benefits, but temporary. To apply, visit www.laworks.net, and click Disaster Relief Work.

Louisiana has received an additional 40-million dollars in federal highway funding. State Department of Transportation Secretary Shawn Wilson on how the state received this cash…:
Cut 13 (10) “spend”
Wilson says this grant money will go towards the I-10 widening project between I-49 and the Atchafalya Basin.

The Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday begins today and lasts through Sunday. Department of Revenue Spokesperson Byron Henderson says you can find a list of items eligible for a two percent discount online…:
CUT 5 (04) “second amendment”