Louisiana’s weather is very two-faced right now. Flash Flood Watches and Warnings are in effect for much of North Louisiana due to a stalled out front, while South Louisiana is seeing record breaking heat. State Climatologist Barry Keim says residents of North Louisiana should watch the weather closely over the next several days…
Cut 3 (08) “flooding issue.”

State Police encourages citizens to report suspicious activity, but they ask the public not to share unsubstantiated threats through social media because it creates chaos and panic. Senior Trooper Dustin Dwight says citizens are more scared than usual right now and are reporting suspicious activity quicker…
Cut 15 (09) “in Florida.”
Dwight says if you do see a threat and if it’s viewed as an imminent danger, you should call 9-1-1. If there is more investigation needed, other agencies will step in.

A House committee is meeting at the Capitol to discuss legislation that would reform the state’s Medicaid program. One of the bills would require Medicaid patients to pay a copay if they use an emergency room for non-emergency treatment. Supporters say the bill is an attempt to stop Medicaid patients from using the ER for a common cold or minor medical issues. Opposition comes from Haley Sauicer (So-shea)…
Cut 11 (09) “on Medicaid.”

There’s no public discussion today on any tax reform legislation. La-politics-dot-com publisher Jeremy Alford says there’s not agreement on bills to raise revenues to address a one-billion dollar budget deficit..
cut 8 (08) “…simple mater”