The Chief Healthcare Economist for Blue Cross Blue Shield Louisiana breaks down the US House Republicans’ plan to replace the Affordable Care Act. Mike Bertaut says under Obamacare, tax credits are based on income. But he says under this new proposal, by 2020 credits will be based on age…:
Cut 14 (11) “4-thousand dollars”
Governor John Bel Edwards says the plan would halt Louisiana’s expanded Medicaid program.

One year ago today, heavy rains began pouring down on north Louisiana, causing the worst flood the area has seen in hundreds of years. Richland Parish Congressman Ralph Abraham says he’s frustrated no state or federal money has been handed out to help flood victims:
Cut 4 (11) “church based help”
The flood prompted a federal disaster declaration for 37 parishes.

Construction has begun on cable barriers along the median of LA 3132 in Shreveport thanks to the efforts of a grieving mother. Tammy Willson of Haughton lost her daughter, Casey Colley, in 2013 when a truck crossed the median of the highway. She says she knew she had to do something in Casey’s memory…:
Cut 10 (10) “other lives”
Willson says if road barriers had been up, she would still have her daughter today.

The Bossier City Police Department is warning residents of telephone scammers claiming to be the IRS and requesting money. Sgt. Brian Griffith says they’ve received multiple reports of phone calls stating a payment needs to be made over the phone or an arrest warrant will be issued for the individual…:
Cut 7 (07) “for that”
He says it’s good to know and tell your friends that anytime someone calls and claims to be from the IRS it’s usually a scam.