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• Federal aid may push aside gas tax bills Play Video

  April 12, 2021 11:48 PM

  BATON ROUGE - As lawmakers gather at the capitol for fiscal session, two bills are expected to be heard regarding gas taxes. "In Louisiana, we have a huge infrastructure problem and the problem is a lack of investment," Representative Jack McFarland said. There are two bills filed in... more »

• Friday marks deadline for Hurricane Laura survivors to register for FEMA aid

  November 27, 2020 10:55 AM

  BATON ROUGE- Friday, Nov. 27, marks the final day for Hurricane Laura survivors to register for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) assistance. Survivors can register for FEMA assistance by visiting disasterassistance.gov , or by calling the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362 (TTY 800-462-7585). They can also register by visiting... more »

• FEMA deadline to register for Hurricane Laura help looms

  October 13, 2020 6:16 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Renters and homeowners in parishes designated for FEMA assistance after Hurricane Laura have until Oct. 27 to register for aid. Federal assistance includes help for temporary housing, rental assistance, and reconstruction or replacement of damaged property. Additionally, grants may be available to help with other... more »

• Deadline to register for FEMA help less than 30 days away Play Video

  September 28, 2020 5:56 AM

  BATON ROUGE — FEMA announced Saturday that renters and homeowners in parishes designated for the federal organization's assistance in response to damage from Hurricane Laura have until Oct. 27 to register for help. Federal assistance includes help for temporary housing, rental assistance and repair or replacement of damaged property.... more »

• Gov Edwards to reroute LA's resources to Mississippi for hurricane assistance Play Video

  September 15, 2020 8:42 AM

  BATON ROUGE - As of Tuesday morning, Hurricane Sally has veered away from Louisiana and shifted eastward in a path that puts her on a crash course with Mississippi and Alabama. Though Louisiana has escaped the threat posed by the slow-moving storm, Governor John Bel Edwards had already requested... more »

• May 5 deadline for certain SSI recipients with dependents to apply for additional aid

  April 28, 2020 9:19 AM

  According to the federal government , people with children under 17 years of age who don't file tax returns and who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) will automatically start receiving a $1,200 stimulus payment from the IRS soon. But they're also able to receive an additional $500 for each... more »

• Obama mobilizes federal aid to north La. parishes

  March 13, 2016 6:09 PM

  WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama declared Louisiana flooding as a major disaster Sunday and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in north Louisiana. According to a White House press release, Obama’s order will make federal funding available to individuals affected in Bossier, Claiborne, Grant, Morehouse,... more »