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House Chair Lays out Likely Timeline for Reapportionment
The Census is right around the corner and that’s set to make the House Governmental Affairs Committee a busy place for the next two years.
Criminal Justice Committee Ready For Incarceration Reform, Marijuana, And Capital Punishment
Criminal Justice Committee Chairman plans to approach incarceration reform, marijuana, and capital punishment with a focus on their fiscal impact.
CDC Launches Virtual Human Simulation Tool To Help Cancer Survivors
The CDC launches a first of its kind virtual human simulation tool aimed at helping cancer survivors adopt healthier behaviors.
Tulane Study Supports Push For Earlier Colorectal Cancer Screening
There’s an active debate in the medical community about whether to start colorectal cancer screenings at 45 or 50, and a study by Tulane indicates starting screenings before 50 may be the better choice.
U.S Representative Ralph Abraham’s Reelection War Chest Looking Slim
Congressman Ralph Abraham only has $21,000 in his reelection war chest, sparking speculation he’s considering not running again this year.
Keto Diet Research Indicates Benefits Could Go Away Following First Week
The keto diet may be all the rage in trying to drop pounds, but new research shows that you might not want to be on the diet for too long.
LA House Dems Rewarded for Speaker Schexnayder Alliance
Assignments for two key House committees are in and Democrats have increased their representation relative to last year thanks to the bipartisan coalition that elected Speaker Clay Schexnayder.
LA House Dems Rewarded For Schexnayder Alliance
Louisiana House committee assignments are in and Democrats have increased their representation on key committees thanks to the bipartisan coalition that elected Speaker Clay Schexnayder.
Tulane Study Finds Healthcare Scheduling Discrimination
A Tulane survey of primary care appointment wait times finds compared to white callers, minorities have three to seven day longer wait times to get a call back from medical facilities about setting up an appointment time.
LSP Welcomes 51 New Troopers as Cadet Class 99 Graduates
Louisiana State Police added 51 Troopers to its force as their 99th cadet class graduated Friday
AAA Warns of Potential Impacts of Recreational Marijuana Legalization on Roads
AAA is warning of the potential impacts that legalization of recreational marijuana could have on Louisiana roadways ahead of the legislative session that begins in March.
Waitr Unveils Most Popular Food Orders For Super Bowl Sunday
Food delivery is expected to be big business on Sunday as many will be gathering to watch the 49ers clash with the Chiefs for Super Bowl LIV.
Major Lawsuit Reform Bill Aims to Bring Down Auto Insurance Rates
A Chalmette Representative is bringing this year’s major lawsuit reform bill aimed at limiting damages in jury trials, hopefully bringing down auto insurance rates as a result.
Several Parishes Will See A $15.5 Million Expansion Of High-Speed Internet Access
Three parishes will see an expansion of high-speed internet access as the USDA commits $15.5 million into rural broadband.
Plenty of Crawfish to Go Around Ahead of Super Bowl Weekend
Crawfish farmers have been setting traps over the last month or so and the crop production so far is showing positive signs for the rest of the season.
LA Ranked Number One Pro-Life State
Louisiana was named the most pro-life state in the nation by Americans United for Life, largely on the back of a series of bills passed last year in the Legislature.
Push for Additional Teacher Pay Resurfaces Ahead of Session
Despite a pay raise for teachers last year, the average salary for a Louisiana educator remains below the southern regional average.
New BESE Board Sworn In, Seeks New Superintendent
The new Board of Elementary and Secondary Education was sworn in yesterday and was immediately tasked with finding a new Superintendent of Education to replace the departing John White.
WWE Dominates YouTube Searches in Louisiana
A recent study finds that professional wrestling is the most popular content on YouTube for Louisiana web surfers.
Coach O’s Hometown Says This National Championship Game is Extra Special
Larose has its purple and gold ready for the big game.