Event date: May 5, 2026 Event Time: 04:00 PM - 06:00 PMLocation: 1401 5th St.Coralville, IA 52241
Event date: May 5, 2026 Event Time: 04:00 PM - 06:00 PMLocation: 1401 5th St.Coralville, IA 52241
An official website of the State of Louisiana. Here’s how you know Baton Rouge, Louisiana, May 04, 2026 - The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) has released the 2025 letter grades for community water systems across the state, offering a transparent look at the quality and performance of more than 900 systems serving Louisiana residents. This annual report card, mandated by the Community Drinking Water Accountability Rule (Act 98 of the 2021 Regular Legislative Session), provides residents with clear, accessible information about the systems that deliver their drinking water. The latest report shows continued progress statewide, with fewer water systems receiving failing grades and more systems demonstrating measurable improvements in performance. “The overall improvement we are seeing in water system grades is encouraging and reflects the hard work of our water providers and the impact of strategic investments at both the state and federal levels,” said Tonya Joiner, assistant secretary for the Louisiana Office of Public Health. “We remain committed to building on this progress and ensuring that all Louisianans have access to safe, reliable water.” The water grading system, authorized in 2021, is part of the Safe Drinking Water Program’s broader effort to strengthen accountability among water providers while empowering consumers with clear information about their drinking water. The grades are calculated using a standardized 100-point scale based on seven critical categories: For more information, visit the Bureau of Engineering Services’ Community Drinking Water Accountability webpage.
An official website of the State of Louisiana. Here’s how you know Baton Rouge, Louisiana, May 22, 2026 - The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) announces that beginning May 26, 2026, Louisiana SNAP recipients will only be able to use their Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards for purchases made within the state and in ZIP codes adjacent to Louisiana's border in neighboring states. The change protects benefits from fraud and out-of-state use, strengthening program integrity and ensuring SNAP dollars support Louisiana grocers, farmers, businesses, and local communities. EBT cardholders who shop at Louisiana stores and through approved online retailers will not be affected by this policy change. Louisianans who regularly shop just across the state line in Texas, Mississippi, and Arkansas will also experience little to no disruption, as many of those ZIP codes are included under the policy's in-state designation. Out-of-state purchases occurring outside of the approved areas will be blocked. SNAP recipients who are traveling and need temporary access to make purchases outside of Louisiana can request a short-term exemption at lifeincheckebt.com, by calling 888-LAHelp-U (888-524-3578), or by visiting a local LDH SNAP office. Any temporary out-of-state access will automatically expire at the beginning of the following month, returning the card to the default in-state-only setting. For more information, including a full list of approved border-area ZIP codes, visit ldh.la.gov/page/electronic-benefits-transfer-ebt or call 888-LAHelp-U (888-524-3578).
An official website of the State of Louisiana. Here’s how you know Baton Rouge, Louisiana, May 27, 2026 - The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) will begin issuing SUN Bucks this week. The program provides $120 in grocery benefits to help ensure children who receive free or reduced-price school meals get the nutrition they need when schools are closed for summer break. Children who are automatically enrolled should see SUN Bucks added to their EBT card between Wednesday, May 27, and Tuesday, June 2. Sun Bucks will continue to be issued as applications are approved and additional children become eligible through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Family Independence Temporary Assistance (FITAP), Kinship Care Subsidy Program (KCSP), or income-based Medicaid. Most eligible children will receive SUN Bucks automatically and do not need to apply. You do not need to apply if: You will need to apply for SUN Bucks if your child attends a Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) school where all students receive free meals, but your family did not complete an NSLP or SBP application. Families who believe they may be eligible based on income should apply by August 20 at louisiana.summerebtapp.com. Homeschooled or virtual school students must receive SNAP, FITAP, KCSP, or income-based Medicaid to be eligible for SUN Bucks. Children enrolled in SNAP will receive SUN Bucks on their existing SNAP EBT card. Families who received SUN Bucks in 2024 or 2025 will receive their child’s 2026 benefit on the same card. New participants not enrolled in SNAP will receive a preloaded EBT card by mail in a white envelope addressed to their child. Cards for eligible children in the same family may arrive separately. SUN Bucks benefits must be used within 122 days of issuance. Any remaining balance after that time will expire and cannot be reissued. For program details and answers to frequently asked questions, visit ldh.la.gov/page/sun-bucks or call the SUN Bucks helpline at 833-323-7482. To request a replacement EBT card, call 888-997-1117, visit LifeInCheckEBT.com, use the LifeInCheck EBT app, or call the SUN Bucks helpline at 833-323-7482. Families can find no-cost summer meal sites near them using the USDA SUN Programs site finder at fns.usda.gov/summer/sitefinder.
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