Some reassuring words from Governor Landry after a Chinese national being held in a federal prison in the state is shown to be infected with tuberculosis.
Landry says the patient crossed into the U.S. from Mexico illegally, was detained in California and was subsequently transferred to Louisiana. The patient may have come into contact with more than 200 other detainees and countless non-detainees. Attorney General Liz Murrill sued ICE, demanding that it not release any prisoners from the state’s federal prisons without medical clearance from the state department of health.
Speaking of Murrill, she’s speaking out on reports of hotels canceling reservations made months in advance and offering those rooms at jacked-up rates ahead of Taylor Swift’s sold-out shows at the Superdome.
Cut 13 (10) “…and deceptive practices.”
A 108-year-old Baton Rouge runner who competed in the National Senior Games has passed away.
Cut 3 (30) “…I’m Sean Richardson.”
A pair of Louisianians have been floated as potential cabinet members under Donald Trump, should he win re-election in two weeks. Politico says outgoing Congressman Garret Graves could be considered for transportation secretary and former Governor Bobby Jindal could be tapped for secretary of health and human services. Of course, that’s a big “if” – polls show a very tight race between Trump and Kamala Harris.