Coroner Concerned New Laws To Curb Opioid Abuse Will Not Help MuchCoroner Concerned New Laws To Curb Opioid Abuse Will Not Help MuchThe law limits first time prescriptions for acute conditions to a 7-day supply.Louisiana NetworkLouisiana Network
Drug Felons Will Soon Be Eligible For Food StampsDrug Felons Will Soon Be Eligible For Food StampsThe bill releases the one-year ban on SNAP benefits for felony drug offenders upon their release from prison.Louisiana NetworkLouisiana Network
La. Lawmaker Launches Nonprofit To Focus On Women’s IssuesLa. Lawmaker Launches Nonprofit To Focus On Women’s IssuesThe nonprofit will focus on employment, health, education and violence prevention issues involving women.Associated PressAssociated Press
Legislative Preview: Legislation Would Claim Unclaimed Gambling Winnings For StateLegislative Preview: Legislation Would Claim Unclaimed Gambling Winnings For StateNew Orleans Rep. Helena Moreno has prefiled a bill that would allow the state to use unclaimed gambling winnings and use that money for some health care services.Nathan PikeNathan Pike