Black voter turnout powered Governor Edwards reelection victory, and the Power Coalition for Equity and Justice was one of the major drivers of that effort, knocking on 298,000 doors, sending 375,000 texts, and making 350,000 phone calls to minority voters. Executive Director Ashley Shelton says this year’s minority turnout will help keep minority priorities in the conversation in Baton Rouge, regardless of party affiliation.
Folks who come down with the flu this season will likely be turned onto Baloxivir, an anti-viral treatment that’s been out a little over a year publicly. LSU Health New Orleans Professor Dr. Fred Lopez says if you get infected, the treatment can help reduce the severity and amount of time you’ll be under the weather…
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Shreveport Representative Alan Seabaugh says despite having a Democratic victory over the Governor’s mansion, there is still a strong GOP counterbalance in the state legislature. Kevin Barnhart has the story.
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