The healthcare plan to replace Obamacare is heading to the US Senate after getting approval from the US House. Congressman Ralph Abraham says the American Healthcare Act would freeze enrollment for Medicaid expansion, but they aren’t throwing anyone out of the expanded program, yet. He is confident workers will be able to afford insurance through their employers once better healthcare plans are available.

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But Political blogger Lamar White opposes the plan. He says most people on Medicaid expansion would love to be able to afford insurance, but for many people with disabilities, purchasing private insurance just isn’t an option.

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A measure that guarantees equal pay in the workforce has passed out of the Senate Labor Committee. Jeff Palermo has more…

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The Crawfish Festival is underway in Breaux Bridge. Publicity Director Angelique Bernard says over 1,000 volunteer help put on the event, and there’s something for attendees of all ages.

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The full House passed a budget plan on a 63 to 40 vote that the governor and Democrats do not like because it funds the Department of Health at 237 million dollars less than Governor John Bel Edwards proposed. Appropriations chairman Cameron Henry defended before the House why making these cuts is necessary even though difficult…:
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The governor says the plan endangers the health and welfare of the people of Louisiana.

A Zachary man has been arrested for allegedly making threats against law enforcement and their families, according to authorities. State Police reported 38 year old Thallemus Thomas made a post on social media that stated: “It’s time Baton Rogue u didn’t learn from the police killing..we will find the cops and execute them if we can’t find them, we will kill one of their family members.” Thomas was booked on charges of terrorizing.

A bill to require businesses in Louisiana to guarantee equal pay has passed out of the Senate Labor Committee and could receive a vote on the Senate floor next week. Louisiana Association of Business and Industry small business director Renee Amar spoke out against the legislation..:
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New Orleans Senator JP Morrell authored an equal pay bill last year, but it failed to get past the House Labor committee.

The US House has passed its plan to repeal the Affordable Care Act, and the measure how heads to the US Senate. Congressman Ralph Abraham of Richland Parish says what this means better options for patients. But Political blogger Lamar White, who has CP and has been a long-time advocate for disability rights, says this plan is woefully underfunded, especially to cover people with pre-existing conditions….:
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On mostly a party line vote, House lawmakers passed a GOP created budget for next year and it now heads to the Senate for consideration. Republicans want to reduce spending to avoid midyear cuts and fully fund TOPS, and under HB1 the Department of Health is funded 237 million dollars less than the governor proposed. Baton Rouge Representative Denise Marcelle says that’s her concern…:
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The Governor opposes the plan calling it a rush job by Republicans that endangers the health of people.

There was a small protest outside of Baton Rouge Police headquarters last night in response to the decision of the DOJ not to press charges against the cops in the Alton Sterling fatal shooting…:
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A few police officers were also there to make sure people stayed safe and followed the laws.

Republicans in the US House have passed their plan to replace the Affordable Care Act and it heads to Senate for approval…:
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The Breaux Bridge Crawfish Festival gets underway today — a celebration that draws nearly 30,000 people every year. Publicity Director Angelique Bernard says, in addition to a carnival, music and dancing, the food vendors prepare mudbugs anyway you can imagine…:
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Find out more at bbcrawfest.com.

The full House passed a budget plan on a 63 to 40 vote that the governor and Democrats do not like because it funds the Department of Health at 237 million dollars less than John Bel Edwards proposed. Franklin Representative Sam Jones questioned Chairman Cameron Henry for not knowing where the cuts to LDH would be…:
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The budget advanced with TOPS still fully funded.

The US House has passed its plan to repeal the Affordable Care Act, and the measure how heads to the US Senate. Congressman Ralph Abraham of Richland Parish says this is a good day for patients across the nation..:
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Democrats oppose the American Healthcare Act which they say is extremely underfunded especially for those with pre-existing conditions.

According to authorities, a 38-year-old Zachary man was booked for making threats against law enforcement on Facebook. State Police report the post indicated Baton Rouge should have learned from the police killings and “we will find cops and execute them and if we can’t find them we will kill one of their family members.” Thallemus Thomas was booked on charges of terrorizing. Apparently he indicated the post was made because he was upset about the Alton Sterling decision by the DOJ.

A measure that guarantees equal pay in the workforce has passed out of the Senate Labor Committee. Jeff Palermo has more…:
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The full House passed a budget plan on a 63 to 40 vote that would fund the Department of Health 237 million dollars less that the governor proposed. Emelie Gunn has more…:
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There was a small, mostly peaceful protest last night in Baton Rouge in response to the DOJ not handing down charges to the officers involved in the Alton Sterling shooting. Here’s how it sounded…:
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This occurred in front of the BRPD headquarters.

A bill to require businesses in Louisiana to guarantee equal pay has passed out of the Senate Labor Committee and could receive a vote on the Senate floor next week. New Orleans Senator JP Morrell says there’s safeguards in place that can prevent businesses from being sued..:
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The measures faces opposition from business groups.

If you love crawfish, then Breaux Bridge is the place to be this weekend for Crawfish Festival that begins today. Publicity Director Angelique Bernard
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Attendance fees are $5 on Friday and Sunday and $10 on Saturday.

More details are coming out about the fatal encounter between Alton Sterling and two Baton Rouge police officers on July 5. Community activist Gary Chambers met with DOJ officials following yesterday’s announcement, and he detailed the meeting to Jim Engster on Talk Louisiana. Chambers says Officer Blane Salamoni’s actions that night are disturbing.

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Chambers says Attorney General Jeff Landry can make a great case for criminal charges against Salamoni.

Salamoni’s attorney John McLindon believes Landry will not seek state charges against his client. McLindon points to the thorough investigation already conducted by the DOJ on why he thinks Salamoni will not be charged.

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McLindon expects the state’s probe will take a quite a while.

Baton Rouge Police are gearing up for any potential weekend protests as a result of the feds’ decision in the Alton Sterling Case. Jeff Palermo has more…

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A bill heading to the Senate floor would require signs to be posted in front of speed cameras. The proposal by New Orleans Senator Troy Carter was amended to specify that the sign must be between 250 and 500 feet in front of the camera, and it must be clearly visible. The measure was approved by the Senate Transportation Committee without objection.

The House passed a budget plan that funds the Department of Health at 237 million dollars less than Governor John Bel Edwards proposed. Franklin Representative Sam Jones questioned Chairman Cameron Henry for not knowing where the cuts to LDH would be.

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Henry argued that his job is to appropriate the money and the department head determines what areas should be cut.

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Edwards released a statement saying this budget guts health care, children’s services, and veteran services to levels that endanger the health and welfare of the people of Louisiana.

A measure that guarantees equal pay in the workforces has passed out of the Senate Labor Committee…

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A bill heading to the full Senate requires traffic signs to be posted ahead of speed cameras. New Orleans Senator Troy Carter’s measure requires the signs to be clearly visible.

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