The first meeting of the task force to study the impact of illegal immigration on Louisiana taxpayers is today. Denham Springs Representative Valarie Hodges, chairperson of the task force, says Louisiana receives more unaccompanied minors than Arizona and New Mexico combined…

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Hodges says the purpose of the taskforce is to minimize the cost to Louisiana taxpayers for having illegal immigrants in our state.

The Louisiana Association of Educators and the Louisiana Federation of Teachers are teaming up to spotlight political candidates who support the best interest of public education. LFT Public Relations Director Les Landon says the two organizations are usually competitive…

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The “It’s Time to Get it Right” campaign seeks to educate the public candidates who view education as a priority.

A study out of the UC-San Francisco finds that a lack of sleep can determine your likelihood of catching a cold. Professor of Family Medicine at LSU New Orleans Dr. Herbert Muncie says if you get less than five to six hours of sleep, your immune system is effected which increases your chances of getting the virus. He says it’s very important to get at least seven hours each night…

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Muncie says it doesn’t matter your age, race or gender, we all need an adequate amount of sleep for our bodies to do their best.