Congress is pushing to raise the smoking age to 21 from 18, with a bipartisan vanguard of lawmakers leading the charge. The tobacco age increase is part of a large healthcare bill is expected to see the floor within the next month. Senator Bill Cassidy says passing this law may keep young people away…
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The Louisiana legislature rejected a similar bill last session.
A new national study indicates, just like second-hand smoke, society needs to address the second-hand effects of drinking. Survey data shows 21% of women and 23% of men, roughly 53 million adults, have experienced harm from someone else’s drinking in the past year. Scott Embley with LSU Health New Orleans says booze can bring out the worst…
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The most common harm came in the form of threats or harassment.
It’ll be a hot one today but clear skies for most of the state mean there’s likely to be tons of boaters out on the water celebrating American independence. July 4th and a cold beer are a great combination but if you’re piloting your watercraft, you’ll need to wait until to get home to indulge.and Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries spokesperson Adam Einck says find yourself a designated captain…
The Louisiana sports world continues to mourn the passing of UL Lafayette Baseball Coach Tony Robichaux, who passed away yesterday at age 57 following multiple surgeries in the wake of a heart attack on June 23rd. Former Ragin’ Cajuns and LSU Softball Coach Yvette Girouard says Cajuns Baseball without Coach Robe is unfathomable.