Ralph Abraham is the first gubernatorial candidate to receive an endorsement from a member of Louisiana’s Republican Congressional delegation. Kevin Barnhart has the story.
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Moody’s Investors Service changes the state’s credit outlook from stable to positive, which could result in a rating upgrade in a year or two. Moody’s says that’s because there has been a significant improvement in the state’s financial position. The better the credit rating, the lower the interest rate when the state has to borrow money for roadwork and construction projects.
Saints quarterback Drew Brees undergoes surgery today to repair a torn ligament in his throwing hand. In a conference call with reporters, Coach Sean Payton did not name a starting quarterback for Sunday’s game against Seattle. It will be either Teddy Bridgewater or Taysom Hill…
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Bridgewater filled in for Brees after he got hurt, but failed to get the Saints into the end zone.
Health experts issue a new set of science-based beverage recommendations for kids age 5 and under. Dr. Marie-Pierre St. Onge with the American Heart Association says in the first year of life, no sugary beverages. Instead, rely on breast milk or formula.
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St. Onge says half of all two-to-five-year-olds consume sugary beverages daily which can increase the risk of poor health outcomes later in life.