Tax reform is in, and that means big changes to the way Louisianans file:
Cut 2 (30) “I’m Matt Doyle”

Nearly 64,000 Americans died last year from drug overdoses, leading to a decline in life expectancy for the second year in a row, according to the CDC. President and CEO of the Addiction Policy Forum, Jessica Hulsey Nickel, blames the exploding opioid epidemic…:
Cut 8 (03) “every single day”

A poll by Southern Media and Opinion Research finds Governor John Bel Edwards has the highest approval ratings since he took office at 65-percent. He says the first two years have seen it’s share of challenges, but he is looking forward to the future…:
Cut 5 (07) “in 2019″
A 65-percent approval rating eclipses Edwards previous high of 63-percent, and is also much higher than the 54-percent approval rating in May.

Cleco has named Bill Fontenot as the new CEO effective January 1st. He says for Cleco to prosper, they need to keep supporting the communities they serve…:
Cut 14 (08) “going forward”
Fontenot has been with the company for 31 years, working in various capacities including business development, commercial operations and utility operations.