1230PM LRN News

The Trump Administration has agreed to rewrite the regulations so Louisiana RESTORE grant money can get in the hands of 2016 flood victims, who also received an S-B-A loan. Baton Rouge Congressman Garret Graves says the funding will help almost seven-thousand families in Louisiana.
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Congress approved legislation to fix the duplication of benefits loophole and it was signed into law by President Trump in October 2018.
The House health committee approves legislation that would allow medical marijuana patients to receive the drug through an inhaler, instead of a liquid or pill. Medical marijuana is expected to be available at nine licensed dispensaries by the end of May. Doctors can prescribe the drug to those who suffer from specific conditions. Marijuana physician, Dr. Victor Chou.
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Eddie Rispone, Congressman Ralph Abraham, and Governor John Bel Edwards stated their cases to the oil and gas industry as to why they should be selected to lead the state. Kevin Barnhart has the story.
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