The Department of Children and Family Services announces they’ve received federal approval for a second round of disaster food stamps for the 11 hardest hit parishes by the August flooding. DCFS Secretary Marketa Garner Walters says there is a history of getting additional aid from their federal partners after really big disasters, but typically not this many parishes are included.
Cut 8 (10) “so many”

The Secretary of State’s Office has created a new way to get people out to vote in the November 8th presidential election. A new “I voted” sticker features the Louisiana Blue Dog in front of an American flag. The late blue dog artist’s wife Wendy Rodrigue says they searched within what George had already designed and found a solution.
Cut 14 (09) “Sept. 11″

Today is the last day to register to vote.

 
A new state taskforce aims to put a stop to opioid abuse in Louisiana. Bob Johannessen with the Department of Health says the goal of this commission is to have recommendations for the legislature by February. He says they’re working to improve communications between physicians to avoid over prescribing.
Cut 6 (10) “lead to”

Johannessen says patients who are over prescribed these medications often build up a tolerance, which leads to addiction.

The Louisiana Department of Transportation launches a roundabout safety campaign as the state is introducing more of these intersections on our roadways. DOTD Spokesperson Rodney Mallet says motorists slow down, but don’t stop when entering a roundabout so it helps will congestion. He says this type of intersection is safer than a stop light.
Cut 11 (09) “T-bone.”