Senator Bill Cassidy is calling for an end to enhanced federal unemployment benefits so more people will return to the workforce. The enhanced benefit is set to end in September, but several states including Mississippi have made a decision to no longer give out the extra 300-dollars. Cassidy believes Governor Edwards should do the same…

Cut 8 (8) “…let’s get back to work” 

Governor Edwards requested a study on the matter and will decide after he reviews the report.

In three weeks, landlords can file for the eviction of tenants who have failed to pay rent. As the deadline lingers New Orleans First City Clerk of Court, Austin Badon, says they expect to see an influx of abandoned rentals.

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According to the Louisiana Fair Housing Action Center tenants are still responsible for the entirety of the rent owed and landlords can begin collecting rent on July 1^st.

Financial assistance is available to help pay late fees or past-due utility bills. Cleco spokesperson Fran Phoenix says residents in Caddo, Calcasieu, East Baton Rouge, Jefferson, Lafayette, Orleans and St. Tammany Parishes should contact their parish government about how to apply for this money.

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Other parishes should go to L-A-State-rent-dot-com for assistance.

Parents in Louisiana can enroll their children in free 20-day-long virtual math courses that apply as credit toward their high school transcripts. Senior VP at K-12 Stride Darren Reed says two out of three parents are looking for summer learning opportunities and Stride offers 20-day Algebra one, two, and Geometry classes…

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Those interested can visit k12.com to sign up.

The legislative instrument that will result in teachers getting an 800-dollar and school support workers 400-dollars has received final legislative approval.

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Two Louisiana State troopers were terminated on Friday, months after both were arrested and accused of using excessive force against Black suspects. Dakota DeMoss and George Harper had been on leave pending an internal investigation, DeMoss was also involved in the arrest of Ronald Greene, the black man who died while in police custody in 2019.

In three weeks, landlords can file for the eviction of tenants who have failed to pay rent. A moratorium on evictions began last year during the onset of the pandemic and has been extended numerous times. However New Orleans First City Clerk of Court, Austin Badon, who oversees evections says some landlords have seen their tenants who have failed to pay out at casinos and even driving new cars. He says property owners are fed up.

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According to the Louisiana Fair Housing Action Center tenants are still responsible for the entirety of the rent owed and landlords can begin collecting rent on July 1^st.

Cleco says assistance is available to help customers pay late fees or past-due utility bills. For more information go to L-A-State-rent-dot-com. Cleco spokesperson Fran Pheonix says the assistance is not exclusive to Cleco customers…

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The money comes from the federal government’s emergency rental assistance program.

In three weeks, landlords can begin filing for the eviction of tenants for nonpayment. Brooke Thorington talks to the person in charge of evictions in the state’s largest city.
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Meanwhile, Senator Bill Cassidy says it’s time to end the extra 300-dollars in federal money unemployed individuals are receiving. Cassidy says there are thousands who are not motivated to find a job because of the enhancement…
cut 8 (08) “….let’s get back to work”

K-12 Stride is offering free Algebra and geometry classes to help students catch up from the learning loss that occurred during the pandemic. Senior V-P at K-12 Stride Darren Reed says the 20-day virtual classes can also help students connect with industry experts…
cut 5 (12) “…high school”
Those interested can visit k12.com to sign up.

Cleco says assistance is available for those having trouble paying late fees or past-due and current utility bills. Cleco spokesperson Fran Pheonix says the money comes from the federal government’s emergency rental assistance program, which was designed to help those struggling to pay rent, but the program has been expanded….
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For more information go to L-A-State-rent-dot-com.

Senator Bill Cassidy is calling for an end to enhanced federal unemployment benefits. Cassidy says it would be better for an out-of-work individual to get a job with the potential to earn more money down the road, instead of spending the summer collecting unemployment checks…

Cut 7 (9) “…to work”

Governor Edwards says he’s authorized an economic study about the enhanced benefits and will make an informed decision.

In three weeks, landlords can file for the eviction of tenants who have failed to pay rent. A moratorium on evictions began last year during the onset of the pandemic and has been extended numerous times. However New Orleans First City Clerk of Court, Austin Badon, who oversees evections believes June 30^th is a hard date.

Cut 9 (04) “…extended.”

Badon says they are bracing for an onslaught of thousands of evictions and some landlords have gone without payment for over a year.

Parents in Louisiana can enroll their children in free 20-day-long virtual math courses that apply as credit toward their high school transcripts. Senior VP at K-12 Stride Darren Reed says each class lasts four hours per day and the 20-day components begin today, June 23rd, and July 7th. Reed says Stride offers other opportunities for students including free summer camps…

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Those interested can visit k12.com to sign up.

A bill to raise the age to vape, smoke, or use any tobacco or nicotine product in Louisiana from 18 to 21 won final passage Tuesday. Louisiana Campaign for Tobacco-Free Living Associate Director Shawna Shields says this allows the state to have parity with federal law in an effort to deter young people from starting.

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Senator Bill Cassidy is calling for an end to enhanced federal unemployment benefits. Cassidy says the employment numbers in the latest national jobs report didn’t meet expectations for a second consecutive month. He says the extra 300-dollars jobless workers are receiving is a reason why…

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Governor Edwards says he’s authorized an economic study about the enhanced benefits and will then make an informed decision on benefits.

Parents in Louisiana can enroll their children in free 20-day-long virtual math courses that apply as credit toward their high school transcripts. Senior VP at K-12 Stride Darren Reed says two out of three parents are looking for summer learning opportunities and Stride offers 20-day Algebra one, two, and Geometry classes…

Cut 3 (8) “…suffered the most”

Legislation requiring the Louisiana Legislative Auditor to review local, state, and federal elections has received final legislative passage. Ville Platte Senator Heather Cloud says it was over 20 years ago when there was an in-depth examination of elections. It resulted in the conviction of former elections commissioner Jerry Fowler who was involved in a kickback scheme in the selling of voting machines.

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The bill also calls for parish registrars of voters to keep and maintain all records relating to absentee by mail and early voting 2 years following the election.

The legislative instrument that will result in teachers getting an 800-dollar and school support workers 400-dollars has received final legislative approval.

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The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s office confirms remains found in the woods last week in Golden Meadow are that of a missing Galliano woman. Sheriff Craig Webre says the remains are that of 42-year old Michelle Griffin who went missing May 19^th. The investigation is ongoing and there are no signs of foul play at this time.

A bill to increase hunting and fishing license fees in the state is on its way to the Governor’s desk. Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Undersecretary Bryan McClinton says the bill is an effort to restructure fees to help the department become self-sufficient again due to a loss in revenue from oil and gas royalties. McClinton says the legislature had to earmark $17 million to keep the agency afloat.

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Fee increases go into effect July of 2022.

Intermittent fasting has become a popular diet but it’s not for everyone. LSU nutritionist Elizabeth Gollub says it isn’t recommended for children, pregnant or lactating women, shift workers, those with Type 1 diabetes, or people with certain health conditions. Gollub says those who are underweight also shouldn’t fast…

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Legislation requiring the Louisiana Legislative Auditor to review local, state, and federal elections has received final legislative passage. Ville Platte Senator Heather Cloud says the legislative auditor already reviews numerous other state agencies and our elections should also undergo an independent review.

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A bill to raise the age to vape, smoke, or use any tobacco or nicotine product in Louisiana from 18 to 21 won final passage Tuesday. Louisiana Campaign for Tobacco-Free Living Associate Director Shawna Shields says this allows the state to have parity with federal law in an effort to deter young people from starting.

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All but 17 states have already raised the age to 21 to comply with federal law.

A bill to increase hunting and fishing license fees in the state is on its way to the Governor’s desk. Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Undersecretary Bryan McClinton says while license fees will increase, they also add more privileges. For example, a hunting license goes from $29 to $34 but that includes archery and primitive hunting so that will save hunters who use those styles $15 annually.

Cut 10 (10) “…fishermen.”

The fee increases go into effect in July of 2022.

Intermittent fasting has become a popular diet, but is it for everyone? LSU nutritionist Elizabeth Gollub says the diet allows individuals to decide when and how they’ll fast based on their personal schedules, and it’s shown to improve blood pressure and glucose control…

Cut 5  (07) “…we don’t know.”

The diet isn’t recommended for children, pregnant or lactating women and those with Type 1 diabetes.

A bill to raise the age to vape, smoke, or use any tobacco or nicotine product in Louisiana from 18 to 21 won final passage Tuesday. Louisiana Campaign for Tobacco-Free Living Associate Director Shawna Shields says this allows the state to have parity with federal law in an effort to deter young people from starting. For those under the age of 21, Shields says there’s free assistance to help you give up nicotine.
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A bill to increase hunting and fishing license fees in the state is on its way to the Governor’s desk. Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Undersecretary Bryan McClinton says while license fees will increase, they also add more privileges. Another added benefit in the restructuring of fees is for the life of the license, for example, a current fishing license expires June 30th of each year, when the bill takes effect, McClinton says you’ll get more bang for your buck.
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Legislation requiring the Louisiana Legislative Auditor to review local, state, and federal elections has received final legislative passage. Evangeline Parish Senator Heather Cloud says her legislation will help bring election integrity.
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A diet that calls for periods of fasting and feasting has become more popular. Erik Piccoli has the story on who and how this diet should be practiced…
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