| BY CHAD CALDER | Staff writer |
Good morning and thanks for joining us. Here are some of today's top headlines. 'Hit me!' Roy Carubba, recently appointed as chair the New Orleans regional flood protection authority board, has made controversial changes since joining and has been vocal about what he claims is a culture of corruption and mismanagement. The board met again Tuesday, and things got heated. Alex Lubben has the story. Health care concerns: The U.S. Senate's take on the Trump Administration's budget reconciliation package is alarming Louisiana’s health care industry for, among other things, putting provider taxes on the chopping block. Mark Ballard explains. Venture Global: A Virginia company that has spent billions building liquefied natural gas export terminals across south Louisiana, has withdrawn its application for a new terminal in Plaquemines Parish. Blake Paterson has this report. Thanks for reading. Check back throughout the day for more news, entertainment and sports from The Times-Picayune. | 