The Restore Louisiana Task Force approves a proposal for how to spend $1.2 billion in federal flood aid allocated by Congress. Deputy Chief of Staff for the Governor’s Office, Julie Baxter Payer, says they hope these dollars will get into the hands of flood victims soon…:
Cut 5 (11) “as possible”.
She says the website Restore.La.Gov will provide information as it becomes available on how flood victims can take advantage of this assistance.

It’s officially tax season, and Louisiana residents have until April 18th to file a federal return while state taxes must be filed by May 15th. Baton Rouge CPA Brandon Lagarde says if you were affected by the flooding in 2016, you can claim casualty losses…:
CUT 12 (11) “give you that”

Homelessness in Louisiana is down 68-percent over the last seven years. That’s according to the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s yearly Point-in-Time count. Louisiana Housing Corporation Executive Director Keith Cunningham last August’s devastating floods could become a problem, as many victims are stilling living in hotels or with family members…:
Cut 9 (09) “them before”
Cunningham says drug abuse and mental illness are some factors that play into homelessness.

The Mandeville Police Department says a Mandeville High ROTC instructor is under arrest accused of having inappropriate relationships with two female students. They identify the suspect as 48-year-old Hosea McGhee. He is charged with computer-aided solicitation of a minor, and two counts of felony carnal knowledge of a juvenile.