Hundreds are still living in FEMA trailers in the wake of the 2016 floods, and volunteer efforts are underway to get them back into their homes:
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It’s further proof that The Cajun Navy isn’t going anywhere, and as GOHSEP Director James Waskom said Monday, the state might as well partner with them. Speaking before the Baton Rouge Press Club, Waskom said work is underway on legislation to certify The Cajun Navy for assistance with the state on future rescue efforts.
A state audit finds the Louisiana Cancer Research Center, created by the state legislature in 2002, has yet to achieve the National Cancer Institute designation, which would open up additional federal funding to improve research and how cancer is treated. Chief Administrative Officer Sven Davisson says it might be a while before they get there…:
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The audit notes changes are needed in their administrative structure of the research center in order to achieve the designation.
The ACLU of Louisiana has filed a suit challenging Webster Parish School District’s practice of what the group says subjects students to Christian prayer and other religious rituals. ACLU attorney Bruce Hamilton says not only are prayers broadcast during morning school announcements..:
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The Webster Parish School District says once they see the suit they will turn it over to legal counsel.