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Errors found: According to a recent audit, the Louisiana Office of Public Health failed to properly handle the finances of its clean drinking water fund in 2023. Weaknesses were found in cash management, financial reporting and payroll for the Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund Program. Read more from The Center Square.
Overwhelmed: Nearly 100% of drainage pumps in Jefferson Parish were available for Hurricane Francine, but officials say the storm’s heavy, prolonged rains Wednesday overwhelmed the infrastructure to clear floodwater. Kenner was one of the hardest hit areas, specifically its University City neighborhood where an estimated 50 to 75 homes took in flood water. Parish President Cynthia Lee Sheng says the count might go up as people return home from evacuation to check the status of their homes. Read more from Louisiana Illuminator.
Negotiations complete: American Airlines flight attendants approved a five-year labor deal, ending one of the industry’s most contentious contract negotiations and giving cabin crews raises of up to 20.5% at the start of October. Read more from CNBC.
