The state has activated its crisis action team as another round of severe weather is expected to impact the state. Michael Farrar tells us about this latest storm system….
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Individuals suffering from Parkinson’s Disease, chronic pain, severe muscle spasms and P-T-S-D would be able to receive a prescription for medical marijuana under legislation that was approved by the full House. The bill is sponsored by Baton Rouge Representative Ted James…
The proposed Federal Farm bill contains work requirements for able-bodied 18 to 59-year-olds who receive SNAP benefits. A beneficiary would have to work or enrolled in a work training program at least 20 hours a week. Republican Congressman Ralph Abraham says the requiement will filter out persons who choose to take advantage of the welfare system…
The legislature may form an officer involved task force to determine if any laws should be made to handle those situations. The issue is a direct response to the Alton Sterling shooting in Baton Rouge. Baton Rouge Representative Denise Marcelle is proposing the measure.