12:30 Newscast, September 22nd, 2016

Governor John Bel Edwards responded to the video circling Facebook of a house that was poorly repaired under the Shelter at Home Program. He said that particular residence had not been inspected yet and it would have never passed anyway. He reminded listeners on his radio show that the program pays for basic repairs- just enough to make the home livable..:
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He says Shelter at Home workers are now required what kind of work will be done in their home.

LSU Coach Les Miles responded to the death threats quarterback Brandon Harris received after the Wisconsin game. He said they will give the information to law enforcement to find out who is doing this…:
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The Military Family Assistance Fund, which was originally set up to support families when a National Guardsman was deployed overseas, is now helping veterans who were affected by the flooding. Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Col. Joey Strickland says the legislature modified the fund to help all veterans who have a financial need…:
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Strickland says they hope by the end of this month to give out a total of 350-thousand dollars to flood impacted veterans.

Congressman Bill Cassidy announced today that Louisiana has been included in a bill that would give the state $500,000 million dollars in federal disaster relief. The Governor requested $2.8 billion. Cassidy referred to the half billion as a down payment.