US Senator Bill Cassidy announced today that Louisiana has been included in a bill that would give the state $500,000 million dollars in flood aid. The Governor requested $2.8 billion. Cassidy referred to the half billion as a down payment…:
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The flood recovery dollars is contained in legislation that would prevent a government shutdown and it must be approved by next Friday at midnight.

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 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.

Governor John Bel Edwards responded to a viral video 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. 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 to show what kind of work will be done.

LSU quarterback Brandon Harris received death threats following the Tiger’s tough season opening loss to Wisconsin. Head coach Les Miles says that’s a shame…:
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Miles says they will give the information to law enforcement to find out who is threatening Harris.