This year’s attempt at National Flood Insurance legislation is aiming at getting more than just a long-term extension for the program…
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A study by Pennington Biomedical Researchers finds consuming 300 fewer calories a day can lead to an up to 50 percent lower chance of getting cardiovascular diseases. Matt Doyle has more.
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With the negligent homicide conviction of Former LSU frat member Matthew Naquin in the hazing death of Maxwell Gruver, the victim’s family feels they received justice, but the outcome does not sit well with Naquin’s attorney. Kevin Barnhart has the story.
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Louisiana’s Senators are renewing the push to win a long term renewal of the National Flood Insurance Program, but they’re hoping to win more than just an extension, they want substantial reforms as well.
To start, Senator Bill Cassidy says they’re proposing means tested flood insurance voucher to help low- and middle-income residents afford their rates, even if their area’s flood risk has increased.
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The legislation also caps annual premium increases at nine percent, down from the current maximum allowable increase of 25 percent.
The bill also authorizes FEMA to offer low interest flood mitigation loans to homeowners who are interested in improvements like raising their home. Cassidy says the loans pay for themselves.
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The Senator adds a Wharton School of Business study shows that one dollar of flood mitigation spending can save up to six dollars in costs in the future.
Cassidy says at the moment there is no reoccurring, dedicated federal funding for large scale flood mitigation projects, so they’re setting up a billion-dollar fund for local governments to draw from.
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The fund will authorize 200 million dollars a year for five years.
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Pennington Biomedical Researchers have found that even in people who are at a healthy weight, reducing your caloric intake by 300 calories can significantly improve cardiovascular health.
The study followed participants who on average reduced their daily intake from 2,470 calories to 2,170. Principle investigator Dr. Eric Ravussin says the results were surprising.
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The study focused on individuals who were prone to cardiovascular disease.
Ravussin says you can extend your time until you have a possible cardiovascular event by three to five years just by cutting out a few snacks, or other vices…
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The study showed an up to 50 percent reduction in risk of cardiovascular disease.
The doctor says what was so remarkable is that the 220 people who participated were at a healthy, and normal weight. Ravussin says it’s a reminder that health is more than just your outward appearance.
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Governor John Bel Edwards addresses the tweets of the President that has gained the attention of the nation. During the Ask the Governor call-in radio show, Edwards says for years he has felt the political discourse in the country has turned toxic and the recent tweets are an example of that.
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Edwards says he believes the President’s remarks in the tweets were out of bounds.
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Congressman Ralph Abraham, who is running for governor, made a statement saying he would fund the travel expenses to send the four congresswomen targeted by the controversial tweets to other countries. Edwards says it is unfortunate to hear of Abraham making such a statement.
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It took jurors less than an hour to convict Former LSU fraternity member Matthew Naquin of Negligent Homicide in the hazing death of Maxwell Gruver in 2017. Naquin’s attorney John McLindon says he’s shocked by the outcome considering how many other people were involved in the incident, yet his client was the only person catching charges.
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The prosecution says Naquin was primarily responsible for the death and was the ringleader of the hazing incident where Gruver was pressured into drinking himself to death.
McLindon says the case was so clear, and the unfavorable outcome is making him reconsider his career path.
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The 21-year-old Naquin faces anywhere from probation to five years in prison for the killing when he is sentenced in October. When asked what that sentence should be, Baton Rouge District Attorney Hillar Moore says he’s confident in the judge to make the right call.
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The case has resulted in the passage of a much harsher set of felony level hazing penalties known as the Max Gruver Act. The victim’s mother Rae Ann Gruver says her son’s story will be told in an effort to further combat hazing culture.
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