Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser is calling on the federal government to pass legislation that would result in a five to ten percent inspection fee placed on imported seafood. Nungesser says it will help the Louisiana seafood producer and it’s also a health issue for consumers, because many imports are not tested properly….
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US Senator John Kennedy says he’s working on an inspection fee bill.
Former Saints standout Steve Gleason is a House vote away from receiving the Congressional Gold Medal, which is the highest honor a citizen can receive from Congress. The Senate passed legislation to make it happen and Senator Bill Cassidy says Gleason’s ‘No White Flags’ message has resulted in millions of dollars being raised to fight the disease…
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Louisiana’s two-year schools will not raise tuition rates next academic year.
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Today marks the start of open enrollment for the state’s Medicaid program known as Healthy Louisiana. Enrollment Services Manager Rebecca Harris says during this time window the over 1.5 million Louisiana residents on Medicaid have the opportunity to explore the five different coverage plans.
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Harris says they have new Louisiana Healthy app where you can compare the different plans.