In response to a recent state audit that found Louisiana spent millions of dollars on ineligible Medicaid recipients, US Senator John Kennedy and Representative Ralph Abraham file legislation that requires states to use federal tax information to veify income eligiby for government assistance program. Abraham says it’s common sense legislation…
cut 5 (10) “…not accurate”
State health officials says they have improved their ability to check on a Medicaid recipient’s income.

Starting at 12:30 on this Ash Wednesday, the bible will be read from cover-to-cover in the Town Square of St. Martinville. Father Michael Champagne describes it as the Woodstock of Bible reading…
cut 8 (11) “…it’s highly organized”
300 faith leaders from various denominations will read in 20 minute increments. Some sections will be read in different languages.

A Switzerland based company called Kopter announces plans to assemble helicopters at a facility at the Lafayette Regional Airport. Economic Development Secretary Don Pierson says Kopter plans to reach full production in 2025 and they’ll produce helicopters for a variety of purposes…
cut 14 (13) “….law enforcement”

West Monroe representative Frank Hoffman has filed a bill to raise the legal age to smoke cigarettes from 18 to 21 years old. If approved, the legislation could mean a loss of tax revenue for the state, but Hoffman says the measure will have a long term benefit…
cut 11 (09) “…cost for people”
Six states and over 400 local governments have raised the legal age to smoke to 21.