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Secure .gov websites use HTTPS LDH is moving forward with a plan to distribute food benefits on EBT cards. If the USDA, who administers the SNAP program, is prepared and ready to move money into states’ accounts, we will use federal dollars to fund SNAP recipients’ accounts. If they are not ready, LDH will proceed with our state-funded program to provide food assistance to the elderly, the disabled, and households with children through their existing EBT cards.
February 25, 2015 UPDATED: State Offices to Close Thursday, February 26 in 12 Louisiana Parishes
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, - Commissioner of Administration Kristy Nichols announced today that state government offices will be closed Thursday, February 26 in the following parishes across Louisiana where hazardous driving conditions and scattered power outages are forecast due to winter weather conditions.
- Bienville
- Caldwell
- East Carroll
- Jackson
- Lincoln
- Madison
- Morehouse
- Ouachita
- Richland
- Union
- West Carroll
- Winn
State officials continue to monitor weather conditions across the state, and this announcement may be updated.
All agency heads are responsible for determining those essential personnel who should remain on duty or those who should report to alternative work sites if necessary.
State government employees should be aware of the following phone numbers to call, which will be updated with information regarding office closures: 1-800-360-9660 or 225-342-0498.