A bill sponsored by Senator Bill Cassidy to redirect Affordable Care Act subsidies to patients in the form of health savings accounts has failed in the Senate. Cassidy said his goal was to come up with a solution that works for everyone, regardless of political affiliation.
The vote was 51-to-48, falling nine votes short of the 60 votes needed to advance.
The LHSAA Prep Classic is underway and runs through Saturday. Tomorrow’s first matchup features Division 2 non-select the North Desoto Griffins and Iowa Yellow Jackets. Iowa head coach Tommy Johns says playing in the state championship for the first time in school history is special.
Voting system vendors seeking certification by the State of Louisiana batted a thousand. Andrew Greenstein reports.
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Those getting their Christmas trees from Christmas tree farms in Louisiana will find a nice selection this year. Kevin Steele, who owns Steele’s Christmas Tree Farm in Angie, in Washington Parish, says the shoppers are getting excellent quality.
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He says the current weather points to a successful crop next year too.