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Louisiana Network
![Louisiana Network](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2014/09/lrn.jpg?w=300&q=75)
![Congressman Graves Supports Legal Action Against Federal Agencies Withholding RESTORE Funds](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2015/12/Garret-Graves-Facebook.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Congressman Graves Supports Legal Action Against Federal Agencies Withholding RESTORE Funds
Congressman Garret Graves supports pending legal action against several federal agencies for refusing to distribute RESTORE funds to families who fall into the “duplication of benefits” loophole after the 2016 floods.
![King Cake demand on the rise](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2015/01/king-cake.jpg?w=980&q=75)
King Cake demand on the rise
King Cake, Mardi Gras, Rouses Markets, Michelle Knight
![How to pay for teacher pay raises](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/08/John-Bel-Edwards-Governors-Photo-Facebook-e1471555353299.jpg?w=980&q=75)
How to pay for teacher pay raises
Governor John Bel Edwards has made giving teachers a pay raise of at $1,000 the cornerstone issue of his 2019 legislative agenda, but questions remain as to how the state will pay for the roughly 135-million dollar proposal.
![House Dems won’t rule out impeachment](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2017/01/Sen.-Nancy-Pelosi-Photo-by-Win-McNamee-Getty-Images.jpg?w=980&q=75)
House Dems won’t rule out impeachment
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says she won’t rule out impeaching President Donald Trump if the Special Counsel, or other investigators, uncover damning evidence linking the president to criminal behavior involving his business or foreign countries.
![Louisiana one of 9 states reporting high flu activity](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2017/02/st-jude-doctor.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Louisiana one of 9 states reporting high flu activity
Louisiana is one of nine states reporting a high activity level for flu-like illnesses. That's according to CDC's latest U.S. Influenza Surveillance report.
![A split Congress may not be good news for Louisiana-centric legislation](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/05/White-House-at-dusk.jpg?w=980&q=75)
A split Congress may not be good news for Louisiana-centric legislation
Five out of six Louisiana U.S. House members find themselves out of power as Democrats take control of the lower chamber with a new Congress sworn in on Thursday.
![U.S. 11 bridge between New Orleans and Slidell shut down](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/09/Louisiana-DOTD-Logo-Facebook1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
U.S. 11 bridge between New Orleans and Slidell shut down
The U.S. 11 bridge between Slidell and New Orleans will be shut down to traffic starting today, running through April 18
![Governor Edwards To Make Attempt In 2019 To Raise Minimum Wage](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/08/John-Bel-Edwards-Governors-Photo-Facebook-e1471555353299.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Governor Edwards To Make Attempt In 2019 To Raise Minimum Wage
Twenty states have minimum wage increases taking effect today, while the minimum wage in Louisiana remains set by the federal government, $7.25 an hour and it's been that way since 2009.
![La. Lawmaker Plans To File Bill To Protect Key Provisions Of Obamacare](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2016/01/GettyImages-501447632.jpg?w=980&q=75)
La. Lawmaker Plans To File Bill To Protect Key Provisions Of Obamacare
A state representative plans to bring legislation in the upcoming session that would lock in health care protections for Louisianans with pre-existing conditions and allow dependents to stay on their parents’ plan until 26, even if a pending court case strikes down Obamacare.
![A Texas man arrested for allegedly committing lewd acts while driving with kids in the car](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2018/11/State-Police-Crime-Scene-2.jpg?w=980&q=75)
A Texas man arrested for allegedly committing lewd acts while driving with kids in the car
A Texas motorist traveling on the I-10 Atchafalaya Basin Bridge was arrested yesterday for allegedly performing lewd acts on himself with his two young girls in the car.
![Law enforcement deaths rise 12% in 2018 over previous year](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2017/06/RS9771_457516027-scr.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Law enforcement deaths rise 12% in 2018 over previous year
The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund says the number of law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty nationwide in 2018 increased by 12%
![Partial federal government shutdown hits seven days](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2017/07/Sen.-John-Kennedy-youtube.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Partial federal government shutdown hits seven days
The government shutdown is now into day seven. Senator John Kennedy says negotiations have stalled
![End of year tax paperwork collection gets a lot easier](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2018/02/ThinkstockPhotos-122486570.jpg?w=980&q=75)
End of year tax paperwork collection gets a lot easier
LA Champagne and Company partner Wayne Dussel says the tax reform bill passed at the beginning of the year means less tax work
![Gov. Edwards: Teacher Pay Raises My No. 1 Goal For 2019](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/08/John-Bel-Edwards-Governors-Photo-Facebook-e1471555353299.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Gov. Edwards: Teacher Pay Raises My No. 1 Goal For 2019
Governor John Bel Edwards says his number one legislative priority for 2019 is getting Louisiana teachers a $1,000 pay raise, and school support workers a $500 pay raise.
![ACLU Legal Director Speaks Out On Lawsuit Against New Library Policy](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2018/09/Delta-Lambda-Phi-photo-from-Lafayette-Public-Library-e1538073984587.jpg?w=980&q=75)
ACLU Legal Director Speaks Out On Lawsuit Against New Library Policy
The ACLU of Louisiana has filed a lawsuit challenging the Lafayette Public Library’s ban on Drag Queen Story Time.
![ADHD May Generate Traits Useful In Entrepreneurship](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2017/06/LSU-Union.jpg?w=980&q=75)
ADHD May Generate Traits Useful In Entrepreneurship
Research out of LSU indicates those with ADHD may have highly desirable traits when it comes to starting a business.
![Kennedy: Not Backing Anyone For Governor Yet](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2017/07/Sen.-John-Kennedy-youtube.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Kennedy: Not Backing Anyone For Governor Yet
U.S. Senator John Kennedy says he hasn’t picked horse in the 2019 governor’s race yet.
![Edwards Administration touts 14 months of job gains](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2017/06/Unemployment-Rate-Getty.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Edwards Administration touts 14 months of job gains
The Edwards Administration is celebrating 14 straight months of year-to-year job gains for the month of November.
![Substantial changes to SNAP proposed by USDA](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2012/10/Food-Stamps-Getty.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Substantial changes to SNAP proposed by USDA
The Trump Administration is proposing a food stamp rule change that would limit state’s abilities to claim economic hardship waivers that allow recipients to stay on the program even if they don’t meet the 20-hour-a-week work requirements.
![Heart attack risk rises nearly 40 percent on Christmas Eve](http://townsquare.media/site/34/files/2018/11/GettyImages-880201912.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Heart attack risk rises nearly 40 percent on Christmas Eve
A new study from Sweden has found the risk of having a heart attack rises nearly 40 percent on Christmas Eve.