Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination as secretary of Health and Human Services came down to Senator Bill Cassidy, and his yes vote in the Senate Finance Committee sent his nomination to the full Senate. The vote was 14 to 13, along party lines. In explaining his vote on the Senate floor afterwards, Cassidy said not only did he have intense conversations with the White House, he also met with Kennedy multiple times over the weekend and this morning.
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ULM political science professor Joshua Stockley says Cassidy likely cast his vote to save his political future.
A Lake Charles woman is arrested in connection with the death of a three-month-old boy. The boy was rushed to a hospital back on January 22nd with a massive brain bleed and multiple skull fractures. The baby died after being airlifted to a hospital out of town. Detectives determined that for three hours that day, the baby was left with 40-year-old Shirley Sawyer. She has been charged with first-degree murder, and her bond is set at two and a half million dollars.
This year Cleco celebrates 90 years of powering Louisiana’s homes, businesses, and communities. Jennifer Cahill with Cleco says the company’s focus is beyond being an energy leader.
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Cleco employs over 1,200 people, supports workforce development through education initiatives, and strengthens economic growth through partnerships.