| BY CHAD CALDER | Staff writer |
Good morning and thanks for joining us. Here are some of today's top headlines. The 'big beautiful bill': Louisiana Senate President Cameron Henry said the state won’t be able to cover the $4 billion in losses that would result from the Trump administration's reconciliation package in its current form. Mark Ballard has the story. New approach, old problem: The Sewerage and Water Board took responsibility for maintaining storm drains six months ago, but it still faces the same funding issues that prevented the city from keeping them clear. Ben Myers has the details. Fire at Hope Haven: A long-vacant Catholic school building on the campus of Hope Haven in Marrero caught on fire Wednesday afternoon. Michelle Hunter has this report. Thanks for reading. Check back throughout the day for more news, entertainment and sports from The Times-Picayune. | 