The Louisiana Gaming Control Board is cracking down on illegal offshore wagering and unauthorized online sweepstakes targeting Louisiana residents. Sean Richardson has more.
Cut 1 (33) “…I’m Sean Richardson.”
___________________________________________________
Several Louisiana organizations are joining forces to urge Congress to protect SNAP and Medicaid from potential cuts. Andrew Greenstein reports.
Cut 2 (35) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”
___________________________________________________
The Louisiana Gaming Control Board has launched aggressive enforcement actions to curb illegal offshore wagering and unauthorized online sweepstakes targeting Louisiana residents. Chairman Christopher Hebert says this is a huge issue.
Cut 3 (12) “…here in Louisiana.”
In a coordinated effort with the Louisiana Attorney General’s Office and the Louisiana State Police, Gaming Enforcement Division, the Board issued a cease-and-desist order to Harp Media B.V., operating as Bovada, demanding an immediate halt to its illegal online gambling activities in Louisiana. Hebert says the Board sent over 40 cease-and-desist letters to other offshore wagering platforms, including Bovada.
Hebert emphasized Louisiana’s zero-tolerance stance, stating that illegal operators threaten public safety and the fairness of the gaming industry. Hebert says the Board pledges to continue leveraging all enforcement tools to ensure compliance, protect Louisiana patrons.
Cut 5 (11) “…for all Louisianians.”
________________________________________________
Several Louisiana organizations are teaming up to urge lawmakers to protect SNAP and Medicaid, which are currently threatened as Congress debates the “One Big, Beautiful Bill” Act. Dr. Jennifer Avegno (ah-VEGG-noh), the director of the New Orleans Health Department, says cuts to SNAP benefits would be completely counterproductive to Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s mission to get Americans to eat healthy.
Cut 6 (13) “…needs every day.”
Michael McClanahan, the president of the NAACP Louisiana State Conference, says cuts to SNAP and Medicaid would disproportionately affect Black Americans.
Cut 7 (09) “…is racial irresponsibility.”
Conrad Cable is the owner of Current Farms in Marion, which is in Union Parish. He says cuts to Medicaid would be devastating for working small business owners like him and his brother.
Cut 8 (11) “…cuts to billionaires.”
________________________________________________
Governor Landry was in Bossier City today to sign legislation that he says will bring Louisianans from a state of dependence to independence. He signed bills that will move the TANF and SNAP programs from DCFS to the Louisiana Workforce Commission. Landry says this reorganization will give the L-W-C the opportunity to help low income individuals, who are seeking government assistance, find a job.
Landry says this welfare reform law creates a single entry point for low income residents residents seeking food stamps or temporary cash through TANF. He says eligible recipients can receive the assistance but the eventual goal is a job.
Cut 10 (12) “…through employment.”
Landry also signed a bill that increases the number of work searches required for unemployment benefits from three to five per week.
_____________________________________________
Senator Bill Cassidy says the release of the 2025 Social Security and Medicare Trustees’ report, projects that Social Security will become insolvent in 2033.
Cut 12 (09) “…should not be an option.”
Cassidy warned that inaction will leave millions of Americans vulnerable and borrowing to cover benefits could add trillions to the national debt.
Cut 13 (10) “…hurts the tax payer.”
Cassidy warned that inaction will leave millions of Americans vulnerable and borrowing to cover benefits could add trillions to the national debt.