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— A new congressional report says the meat processing industry worked closely with political appointees in the Trump administration to stave off health restrictions and keep slaughterhouses open even as COVID-19 spread rapidly among workers.— The Texas Supreme Court has largely lifted a statewide injunction that blocked the state from investigating parents who sought gender-affirming care for their transgender kids.— Texas early voting begins today and runs through Friday.— Louisiana Dept. of Health reports a jump in drownings among children this past year.

— The unemployment rate for Louisiana has dropped to its lowest rate since 1976.— Texas and Arkansas' unemployment rates have also fallen setting all-time highs for employment.— Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson goes on the record to defend the state's "trigger law" but did say he favored exceptions that most Arkansans do not.

— A bill to keep transgender women and girls in Louisiana from competing on college and K-12 women’s and girls’ athletic teams has won final legislative passage.— Driving while using a handheld cellphone in Louisiana could become a traffic violation punishable by a ticket and fine under legislation approved by the state House.— Today is election day in Texas and Arkansas as voters decide which candidates will proceed to the upcoming general election in November.— 81% of Texas is experiencing a drought which affects agricultural production and increases chances for wildfires.

Sunday, July 10, 2022, at 1 p.m. The homeless around us can go unnoticed, but at the age of 22, Cassie Hammett had a heart for the homeless and began to lend a hand to help. This subsequently brought her into contact with victims of human trafficking, specifically women who were sex trafficked. In 2007, Cassie founded the Hub Ministries, initially to assist the homeless through their Lovewell program. The Hub grew to include their Purchased ministry, helping women and children who have been victims of trafficking. Both programs offer a path to restoration. On this episode of Illuminations, Ranae Moran talks with Cassie to learn more about trafficking and the Hub Ministries.

— The Louisiana Department of Health is reporting the first detected case of monkeypox infection in a state resident.— Texas health officials say people who attended a July 4th festival in Dallas could have been exposed to Monkeypox based on one detected case.— A Louisiana court will hear arguments on whether or not the state's trigger law should go in effect to ban abortions.— A three-judge panel In New Orleans heard arguments this week on the legality of the Obama-era program known as DACA which protects more than 600,000 immigrants from deportation.

Host Janice Bezanson hosts this episode, which focuses on the history of conservation in our region. Guest is David Todd. Airs Wednesday, July 22, 2022 at 6 pm.

Thursday, July 21, 2022, at 6 p.m. Dr. Mark Vigen hosts this discussion on alcoholism with Dr. Paul Wilson, Medical Director of CADA, Stephen S., Public Information Committee Member for Alcoholics Anonymous Central Office Steering Committee: Shreveport/Bossier, and Margaret T., Public Information Committee Chairperson for Alcoholics Anonymous Central Office Steering Committee: Shreveport/Bossier. Questions will be taken during the show at 1-800-552-8502.

This episode takes on a truly international scope, with a discussion of faith leaders both here and abroad in Nigeria.

— A batch of new Louisiana laws go in effect on August 1st that range from prohibiting warrantless searches for marijuana, legalizing concealed carry for military veterans, and job and housing discrimination based on hairstyles.— A proposal to legalize recreational marijuana in Arkansas is moving closer to appearing on the state's ballot in the fall.— Texas gubernatorial candidate Democrat Beto O’Rourke has been on the road appearing in town halls across east Texas.

Sunday, August 7, 2022, at 1 p.m. Ranae Moran talks with Jim Stovall about his latest book, "Passport to Success: Experience Next Level Living" and how to find and fulfill our purpose in life.