Legislation requiring the Louisiana Legislative Auditor to review local, state, and federal elections has received final legislative passage. Ville Platte Senator Heather Cloud says the legislative auditor already reviews numerous other state agencies and our elections should also undergo an independent review.
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A bill to raise the age to vape, smoke, or use any tobacco or nicotine product in Louisiana from 18 to 21 won final passage Tuesday. Louisiana Campaign for Tobacco-Free Living Associate Director Shawna Shields says this allows the state to have parity with federal law in an effort to deter young people from starting.
All but 17 states have already raised the age to 21 to comply with federal law.
A bill to increase hunting and fishing license fees in the state is on its way to the Governor’s desk. Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Undersecretary Bryan McClinton says while license fees will increase, they also add more privileges. For example, a hunting license goes from $29 to $34 but that includes archery and primitive hunting so that will save hunters who use those styles $15 annually.
The fee increases go into effect in July of 2022.
Intermittent fasting has become a popular diet, but is it for everyone? LSU nutritionist Elizabeth Gollub says the diet allows individuals to decide when and how they’ll fast based on their personal schedules, and it’s shown to improve blood pressure and glucose control…
The diet isn’t recommended for children, pregnant or lactating women and those with Type 1 diabetes.