Health Secretary Rebekah Gee made her case to the Senate Finance Committee not to cut her budget. But Mandeville Senator Jack Donahue says Medicaid spending has increased 250-percent over the last decade and the state can’t afford it.

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But Gee says these cuts could lead to the loss of mental healthcare and pediatric programs.

With AAA projecting nearly 40 million Americans will hit the road this Memorial Day weekend, State Police urge drivers to use extreme caution. Trooper Dustin Dwight encourages people to designate a sober driver, avoid distractions, and always buckle up. He says motorists can expect to see more law enforcement on the highway this weekend.

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Louisiana Economic Development creates a business startup program for military veterans returning home from active duty. Don Molino has more…

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A note on a napkin saved a woman’s life in West Monroe. KARD reports a woman was being held hostage by her boyfriend at a motel. She reportedly convinced 30-year-old Dennis Griffin to take her to Chili’s. While returning from the bathroom, she passed a note to her server asking for help. West Monroe Police responded immediately.