The Washington Post is reporting the DOJ will not charge the Baton Rouge police officers accused of fatally shooting Alton Sterling last July…:
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There have been a few small demonstrations and protests popping up since the leaked report was released. About 15 people gathered in front of the Baton Rouge Police headquarters. Much of the outrage at this point including from the mayor is due to the news leaking before the Sterling family was informed.

Leaders of state agencies are urging lawmakers not to cut their budgets, as the spending plan heading to the House floor is $237 million less than the governor’s budget proposal. The Louisiana Department of Health is facing a $235 million cut. Secretary Rebekah Gee says that means programs like school-based health centers, Zika defenses, and in-patient psychiatric treatment would be eliminated…:
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DCFS is facing cuts and so is the Department of Corrections.

There is another flash flood watch in effect for almost the entire state from 10am this morning through just before sunrise tomorrow, as severe storms move through the state. Rain amounts of 3 to 6 inches are expected in some areas that are still trying to dry out from Sunday’s downpour.