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Is It Safe for Pregnant Women to be Vaccinated for COVID?
As pregnant women are now eligible to be vaccinated for COVID in Louisiana, many expectant mothers question if it is safe?
PSC to Investigate Winter Storm Power Problems
Public Service Commission Chairman Craig Greene said once the winter weather has passed the PSC will investigate what went wrong and why power providers had such poor communication with customers.
PSC to Investigate High Entergy Bills
At the next Public Service Commission meeting on February 24th, the PSC plans to direct a third party to do an independent investigation into why so many homeowners Entergy bills are up significantly.
Second and Third Cases of UK Variant Reported in Louisiana
There are also 14 other cases pending confirmation.
Former Louisiana Lawmaker Steve Carter Dies from COVID-19
Former Baton Rouge state representative and mayoral candidate Steve Carter died of COVID-19 complications Tuesday, three weeks after he was first hospitalized with the virus.
Audit: Louisiana Needs to Improve Emissions Enforcement
A new state audit says the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality needs to do a better job of identifying industrial polluters that don’t properly report air emission violations and enforce those violations more aggressively.
Louisiana Faces Massive Budget Cuts Once Again
Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne warned we will likely face hundreds of millions of dollars in budget cuts for the fiscal year that begins in July.
Louisiana Supreme Court Halts Civil and Criminal Jury Trials until March 1st
The Louisiana Supreme Court has ordered all criminal and civil jury trials to be halted until March 1st due to the pandemic.
COVID Relief Bill Sending More Money to Unemployed Workers
Unemployed workers are receiving an extra $300 a week.
Wife of Luke Letlow Considering a Run for his Seat
41-year-old Julia Letlow has been asked to run.
Funeral for Luke Letlow Happening in Monroe
Congressman-elect Luke Letlow’s funeral has been set for 2 PM Saturday in Monroe. The 41-year-old died Tuesday evening from complications related to COVID-19.
Gov. Edwards: It’s “Well Past Time” to Accept Election Results
On his monthly talk show, Governor Edwards said it’s past time everyone accepts President-elect Joe Biden won the November election and went after AG Jeff Landry for supporting a legal attempt to overturn the election results.
U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy Touts Operation Warp Speed’s Historic Results
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy said the Trump Administration’s Operation Warp Speed should be praised for producing a COVID vaccine in record time.
Louisiana AG Warns of Increase in “Porch Piracy”
Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry is warning residents about an increase in “porch pirates” stealing Christmas packages from front doors.
First COVID Vaccine Administered in Louisiana
The first COVID-19 vaccine for the state was administered this morning at Ochsner Health in New Orleans.
Cassidy Comments on Louisiana Joining Texas’ Election Fraud Lawsuit
Senator Bill Cassidy weighs in after Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry joined 16 other Attorneys General in supporting a lawsuit filed by Texas challenging the legitimacy of mail-in ballots in battleground states.
Louisiana Voters Overwhelmingly Reject Constitutional Amendment One
76 percent of voters chose to reject Constitutional Amendment One Saturday, which if passed would have allowed people living out of state to serve on state college and university supervisory boards.
Louisiana Home Sales are up Despite COVID
According to Zillow, more homes are changing hands now than in the last 15 years, something that is hard to believe in a year of economic downturn.
New State Police Leader Promises Accountability
New State Police Superintendent, Colonel Lamar Davis, promises to hold the men and women who work at the law enforcement agency accountable.
Winnfield Lawmaker to Propose Gas Tax Increase in 2021 Session
Winnfield Representative Jack McFarland will introduce legislation in next year’s session to raise money to fix state roads and bridges via a gas tax increase.