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LSU’s Pennington Research Center assists in study looking at why some rural Southerners live longer and healthier lives
Researchers from LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Research Center and other institutions will study why some people in rural parishes and counties live longer, healthier lives.
Survey Highlights Uncleanliness In Local Pools
The Water Quality and Health Council’s Healthy Pools survey shows your local pool is likely being used as a bathtub by swimmers.
Bill For More Transparency Of Seafood Origin Passes Senate Committee
A bill requiring restaurants to inform customers the country of origin of their shrimp and crawfish is advancing at the state capitol.
The Louisiana Senate approves legislation to allow voters to declare abortions unconstitutional
The full Senate approves legislation that would give voters a chance to declare that abortions are unconstitutional.
Bill to set Louisiana’s minimum age for marriage to 16 advances out of the Senate
The Senate has advanced a bill to set a minimum age on marriage to 16, so long as there is not an age gap of four years or greater between the two parties when one is under 18.
Hemp/CBD legalization passes key committee
Legislation to legalize industrial hemp production and CBD oil in Louisiana cleared the Senate Ag Committee on a 5-2 vote, but with a catch.
Louisiana senior citizens becoming more active, new research finds
A recent report from the United Health Foundation shows in the past six years, physical inactivity among those 65 and older has decreased by 18% in Louisiana.
Louisiana state parks are helping those with disabilities and special needs gain employment this summer
Louisiana state parks will be partnering with the Workforce Commission to hire people with disabilities and special needs to fill jobs for the summer season.
Bill to restrict where you can play fantasy sports heads to House floor
The online fantasy sports regulatory bill leaves the committee with an amendment that stipulates you can only play if you’re at card checking over-21 only establishments like video poker stops, bars, or casinos.
“Convoluted” Smoking Age Bill Passes House Committee
The House Appropriations committee approves legislation that would raise the legal age to smoke from 18 to 21 years old.
DCFS needs more families to take in foster teens
The Department of Children and Family Services is asking for more households to open their doors to teen foster kids as part of National Foster Care Month.
Fantasy Sports Restriction Bill Passes House Committee
The online fantasy sports regulatory bill leaves committee with an amendment that stipulates you can only play if you’re at card checking over-21 only establishments like video poker stops, bars, or casinos.
Edwards Addresses Ala. Abortion Law; Plans To La.’s
Governor John Bel Edwards addressed the growing controversy in Alabama surrounding the state’s passing of a bill that almost completely bans abortion procedures.
Bill To Eliminate Inspection Sticker Passes House Committee
A state lawmaker is looking to eliminate inspection stickers because he says they do not make our roads any safer.
President Trump Visits Cameron Parish To Highlight Energy Sector Jobs
President Trump is visiting Cameron Parish at 2 pm today to tour Sempra Energy’s 10-billion dollar liquefied natural gas export facility and will highlight job growth in the energy sector.
WalletHub ranks Louisiana worst state for police officers
It’s National Police Week.
Study Looks For Link In Childhood Blood Sugar Levels & ALZ
A long-running study is looking for a connection between blood sugar levels early in life and mid-life brain health.
2018 was another record breaking year for Louisiana tourism
A record breaking 51.3 million tourists visited Louisiana in 2018, a nine percent increase over 2017.
House set to tackle budget today, including teacher pay raises
The House will discuss a state budget today that includes a teacher pay raise, but not 39 million dollars requested by the Governor for increased public education funding.
Cameron Parish “Excited” For President Trump’s Upcoming Visit
88% of Cameron Parish voters supported Trump in 2016.