Louisiana Economic Development projects 475 direct and indirect jobs will be created from a new 3 million dollar facility in Shreveport. Matt Doyle has more.

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37,000 letters are being mailed out to recipients of four Medicaid programs that reads “Because of possible budget cuts, these programs may end as of July 1, 2018.” 20,000 of those recipients are nursing home residents who could be thrown out as a result. Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne says after multiple failed attempts to fund the programs, people need to start preparing for the worst.

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Two medical marijuana bills passed the Senate with amendments and are headed to the House. One bill would add additional categories, such as PTSD to the already existing list diseases medical marijuana is eligible to treat, and the other would allow the treatment to be given to autism patients.

The bill allowing medical marijuana for autism patients passed 25 to nine.

Houma Senator Norby Chabert says allowing medical marijuana to be prescribed to more illnesses is a first step in combating the opioid crisis.

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The Louisiana Chemical Association says it can remain a cornerstone of the state’s economy if it continues to have state support. President Greg Bowser says recent changes by the Edwards administration to the Industrial Tax Exemption Program has created uncertainty…

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37,000 letters warning Medicaid patients that their programs could be canceled go out today. Jeff Palermo gets reaction from Republican legislators.

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Western Global Airlines will invest three million dollars in a new facility in Shreveport, which could lead to 170 direct jobs. Louisiana Economic Development estimates that an additional 308 new jobs will be created by the facility run by the Florida based company. Secretary Don Pierson says they’ll take over the former Continental Express Jet hangar.

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A study for the Louisiana Chemical Association shows the industry is responsible for nearly 80-billion dollars in annual sales and is the number one provider of jobs in Louisiana’s manufacturing sector. Economist, Doctor Loren Scott, says his research shows the chemical industry is extremely important to our economy

Cut 12 (10) “tax income”

Two medical marijuana bills passed the Senate with amendments and are headed to the House. One bill would add additional categories, such as PTSD to the already existing list diseases medical marijuana is eligible to treat, and the other would allow the treatment to be given to autism patients. New Iberia Senator Fred Mills says it’s a boon to families struggling with an autistic member.

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The bill allowing medical marijuana for autism patients passed 25 to nine.

37,000 letters warning Medicaid patients that their programs could be canceled go out today. Jeff Palermo gets reaction from Republican legislators.

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Louisiana Economic Development projects 475 direct and indirect jobs will be created from a new 3 million dollar facility in Shreveport. Michael Farrar has more.

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Two medical marijuana bills are getting closer to final passage. Matt Doyle has the story.

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37,000 letters are being mailed out to recipients of four Medicaid programs that reads “Because of possible budget cuts, these programs may end as of July 1, 2018.” 20,000 of those recipients are nursing home residents who could be thrown out as a result. Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne says after multiple failed attempts to fund the programs, people need to start preparing for the worst.

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But many Republicans are balking at the release of those letters, saying they amount to a political stunt. Haughton Representative Dodie Horton, who voted for the House spending plan that included the Medicaid cuts, says the panic isn’t justified because the process isn’t over.

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She accused Governor John Bel Edwards of playing politics and using the letters as a scare tactic targeting the state’s most vulnerable.

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Dardenne hit back at House Republicans who voted for the budget, yet criticized the mailing of the letters, saying this is what the deep budget cuts that fiscal hawks advocate for look like.

Cut 7 (10)  “dire consequences”

Metairie Senator Danny Martiny tried to douse some of the growing fires by letting the 37,000 letter recipients know that the Senate has no intention of passing a budget that cuts their programs.

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Gov Edwards says he’ll be holding a press conference Thursday to address the House budget’s appending cuts.

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Western Global Airlines will invest three million dollars in a new facility in Shreveport, which could lead to 170 direct jobs. Louisiana Economic Development estimates that an additional 308 new jobs will be created by the facility run by the Florida based company. Secretary Don Pierson says they’ll take over the former Continental Express Jet hangar.

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Pierson says there’s quite a few reasons why the shipping company, which conducts business with UPS and FedEx, chose the north Louisiana location.

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Pierson says the state will pitch in a million dollars in maintenance repair, because it’ll help put people back to work who lost their jobs when Continental Express Jet left the city.

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A study for the Louisiana Chemical Association shows the industry is responsible for nearly 80-billion dollars in annual sales and is the number one provider of jobs in Louisiana’s manufacturing sector. Economist, Doctor Loren Scott, says his research shows the chemical industry is extremely important to our economy

Cut 12 (10) “tax income”

The Louisiana Chemical Association says it can remain a cornerstone of the state’s economy if it continues to have state support. President Greg Bowser says recent changes by the Edwards administration to the Industrial Tax Exemption Program has created uncertainty…

Cut 13 (08)  “are consistent” 

Governor Edwards has taken steps to tighten the tax exemption program, so it leads to more job creation. He’s also given local governments more say in who should receive it. More changes could be coming to the program. Scott says I-TEP allows Louisiana’s chemical industry compete with Texas

The state will send out letters tomorrow to 37-thousand elderly and disabled people, warning them the Medicaid programs which pay for their care could be eliminated on July 1st. It’s possible legislators will approve funding to avoid the cut, but Louisiana Health Secretary Doctor Rebekah Gee didn’t want to take that chance

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The state has a 648-million dollar revenue shortfall for next fiscal year and the House approved a budget that reduces funding for several health care services.

Some legislators say the letters are going out too soon and the funding problems can be fixed before July 1st. But Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne says impacted patients need to consider their options…

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37,000 letters are being mailed out to recipients of four Medicaid programs that reads “Because of possible budget cuts, these programs may end as of July 1, 2018.” Many Republicans are balking at the release of those letters, saying they amount to a political stunt. Haughton Representative Dodie Horton, who voted for the House spending plan that included the Medicaid cuts, says the panic isn’t justified because the process isn’t over.

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Metairie Senator Danny Martiny tried to douse some of the growing fires by letting the 37,000 letter recipients know that the Senate has no intention of passing a budget that cuts their programs.

Cut 8 (10)  “medical schools”

Gov Edwards says he’ll be holding a press conference Thursday to address the House budget’s appending cuts.

A Thibodaux man was arrested and released on bail yesterday after allegedly battering one woman, and running another over. 20-year-old Kip LeBlanc was charged with Aggravated Second Degree Battery and Domestic Abuse Battery. Lafourche Sheriffs Spokesperson Lt. Brennan Matherne says it started with an argument, and turned brutally violent.

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The Pelicans season ended last night a 113-to-104 loss to the defending NBA Champion Golden State Warriors. Anthony Davis had 34 points and 19 rebounds in the loss. Davis led the Pelicans to the Western Conference semifinals, despite the loss of DeMarcus Cousins to a season ending torn Achilles tendon three months ago. Coach Alvin Gentry says playing the defending champs in the playoffs was a good measuring stick…

cut 8 (12) “as a franchise”

A terrible automobile accident in North Louisiana claims the life of a 6 year old Houma boy. On Tuesday afternoon, in Richland Parish, 33-year old Trina Robinson of Houma was westbound on I-20 when she exited the Bee Bayou road. Her Yukon went off the road slightly and she over compensated and the S-U-V flipped. 6-year old Sevanti Robinson was in the back seat. Trooper Michael Reichardt says they are always particularly disturbed when a child is killed.

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Livingston Parish Sheriff Jason Ard is re-opening the case in the disappearance of  Barbara Blount. The then 58 year old went missing in the middle of the day on Friday May 2nd, 2008 and has never been seen again. At the news conference the family of Barbara Blount again pleaded for the public’s help. Ard says it’s time to give it to them.

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Livingston Parish Sheriff Jason Ard is re-opening the case in the disappearance of Barbara Blount. The then 58 year old went missing in the middle of the day on Friday May 2nd, 2008 and has never been seen again. Back then a dozen or so volunteers combed the woods surrounding her house in Holden.

Ard says a decade can sometimes soften peoples resolve and hopefully someone will give the Sheriff’s office a tip.

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The Pelicans season ended last night a 113-to-104 loss to the defending NBA Champion Golden State Warriors. Golden State was just too good in this series, but New Orleans Coach Alvin Gentry still sees his team is one on the rise…

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A terrible automobile accident in North Louisiana claims the life of a 6 year old Houma boy. Shortly after 2:30 P.M. in Richland Parish which is just adjacent Ouachita Parish on I-20. 33-year old trina Robinson of Houma was west-bound on I-20 when she exited the bee bayou road. Her Yukon went off the road slightly and she over compensated and her car flipped. 6-year old Sevanti Robinson was in the back seat.

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That’s Trooper Michael Reichardt.

The house committee on administration of criminal justice advanced a bill yesterday creating the crime of coercing abortion. The new crime would carry a sentence of up to five years and a five thousand dollar fine if someone threatened violence toward a woman who did not get an abortion. The measure now goes to the full house

Livingston Parish Sheriff Jason Ard is reminding his parish and surrounding areas to remember Barbara Blount. Blount went missing 10 years ago this week and Ard wants to re-visit the case. The then 58 year old went missing in the middle of the day on Friday May 2nd, 2008 and has never been seen again. Back then a dozen or so volunteers combed the woods surrounding her house in Holden, Ard says it’s time to stir the pot again.

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The house committee on administration of criminal justice advanced a bill yesterday creating the crime of coercing abortion. The new crime would carry a sentence of up to five years and a five thousand dollar fine if someone threatened violence toward a woman who did not get an abortion. The measure now goes to the full house.

LSU running back Jerry Stovall will have his number 21 retired. It will be hung in Tiger Stadium in a place of honor. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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A bit of an up-rising at Angola State Penitentiary yesterday as 30 inmates refused to work and three of them got into altercations with the guards. AS the inmates were lining up to go to work at 8 a.m. yesterday…two of them broke the line and attacked two officers, punching them in the head and face. According to the department of corrections order was quickly restored and the guards only had minor injuries.

It’s high times in New Orleans this week as the annual MJBiz conference kicks off today. 70 experts and 275 companies will be represented in the marijuana industry conference that’s in it’s 7th year. Cassandra Farrington is the CEO of Marijuana biznews daily which reports on the cannibus industry.

Louisiana is expected to begin offering medical marijuana to patients later this year. The state has licensed nine dispensaries and LSU and Southern universities are in charge of growing medicinal cannibas that will be given to patients in an oil or pill. Farrington says they will discuss Louisiana’s role in the marijuana industry.

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A bit of an up-rising at Angola State Penitentiary yesterday as 30 inmates refused to work and three of them got into altercations with the guards. AS the inmates were lining up to go to work at 8 a.m. yesterday…two of them broke the line and attacked two officers, punching them in the head and face. DOC reported only minor injuries.

Jerry Stovall’s number 21 jersey will be retired this fall as the LSU Athletic Hall of Fame committee unanimously approved the move. Stovall joins two other LSU legends as members of the retired jersey club, Billy Cannon and Tommy Casanova. Stovall, a native of West Monroe, credits his fellow teammates for helping him achieve such a high honor.

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He was also LSU football coach for 3 years and led the Tigers to the Orange Bowl in 1982.

State Farm auto insurance customers will see a three percent decrease in their rates this summer, despite soaring numbers of distracted driving accidents that helped the nation set a record number of road deaths. There’s been interest during the regular session in cutting back on the deadly epidemic of distracted driving, including a bill that bans the use of handheld electronics while driving. Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon says legislation like that could help continue to push down rates.

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State Farm insurance rates are on their way down for the first time in years. Matt Doyle has more.

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Its high times in New Orleans this week as the annual MJBiz conference kicks off today. 70 experts and 275 companies will be represented in the marijuana industry conference that’s in its 7th year. Cassandra Farrington is the CEO of Marijuana biznews daily which reports on the cannibus industry.

She says the opportunities are endless for professionals from all walks of business.

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Jerry Stovall’s number 21 jersey will be retired this fall as the LSU Athletic Hall of Fame committee unanimously approved the move. Stovall joins two other LSU legends as members of the retired jersey club, Billy Cannon and Tommy Casanova. The ever humble Stovall was a unanimous All-American in 1962 and was drafted in the first round by the St. Louis Cardinals where he would play for 9 years. At LSU, he was known as “Mr. Everything,” playing halfback, defensive back, kick returner and also handled punting duties. He did it with great determination…

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The house committee on administration of criminal justice advanced a bill yesterday creating the crime of coercing abortion. The new crime would carry a sentence of up to five years and a five thousand dollar fine if someone threatened violence toward a woman who did not get an abortion. The measure now goes to the full house.

LSU running back Jerry Stovall will have his number 21 retired. It will be hung in Tiger Stadium in a place of honor. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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It’s high times in New Orleans this week as the annual MJBiz conference kicks off today. 70 experts and 275 companies will be represented in the marijuana industry conference that’s in it’s 7th year. Cassandra Farrington is the CEO of Marijuana biznews daily which reports on the cannibus industry. She says these conventions are fostering the boom that is the weed industry.

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State Farm auto insurance customers will see a three percent decrease in their rates this summer, despite soaring numbers of distracted driving accidents that helped the nation set a record number of road deaths. That number works out to about 43 dollars a customer a year. Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon says the savings are not really the result of federal tax reform, but a better than expected series of results for insurance companies.

Cut 11 (12) “years before”

A bit of an up-rising at Angola State Penitentiary yesterday as 30 inmates refused to work and three of them got into altercations with the guards. AS the inmates were lining up to go to work at 8 a.m. yesterday…two of them broke the line and attacked two officers, punching them in the head and face. According to the department of corrections order was quickly restored and the guards only had minor injuries. The inmates involved in the fight are facing additional charges.