Governor John Bel Edwards has named Col. Kevin Reeves the permanent superintendent of Louisiana State Police, as Reeves has served in the interim position since March. Reeves says it’s a compliment that Edwards respects his leadership. He says he is committed to the public.
Cut 13 (11) “priority”
Reeves began his career with State Police as a motorcycle trooper in 1990.

According to the KIDS COUNT Data Book released by the Agenda for Children, The Bayou State ranks 48th for overall child well-being. But KIDS COUNT Coordinator Theresa Falgoust says Louisiana has improved as well, as 96-percent of children now have health insurance and this could lead to better health outcomes for children.
Cut 5 (12) “babies”

The full House is expected to vote on a budget plan tomorrow as the clock is ticking for lawmakers to approve a budget. The two chambers argued during regular session over how much money to withhold from the budget to prevent a midyear shortfall. Edwards says if that money is not appropriated from the onset, it cannot be used later to fill a budget gap or address unforeseen needs.
Cut 7 (07) “last year”

DOTD has introduced Motorist Assistance Patrols to help with traffic flow as construction has begun on the widening of I-10 between I-49 and the Atchafalaya Basin. Deidrea Druilhet with DOTD says these trucks are able to remove stalled vehicles out of traffic lanes onto the shoulder. She reminds drivers to pay attention in construction zones as that’s where many wrecks tend to happen.
Cut 11 (08) “are reduced.”