Accidental overdose has been the leading cause of pregnancy-related deaths in Louisiana since 2018. But Project Maternal Overdose Mortality has arrived to change that, by creating more effective pathways to care. Secretary of Health, Bruce Greenstein says eleven hospitals around the state are participating.
Cut 6 (12) “…sustain recovery.”
The field is set for the Louisiana Republican Senate primary. After voting to convict then-former President Trump in his second impeachment trial, Incumbent Bill Cassidy is in a political fight for his life as he faces two major challengers in in Julia Letlow and John Fleming. But Cassidy says it’s a fight he thinks he can win.
Cut 7 (13) “…of my opponents.”
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Louisiana’s longest serving U-S House member, Steve Scalise, is seeking a tenth term. The Republican from Jefferson Parish who also serves as the U-S House majority leader, is heavily involved in national politics. But Scalise says he’s played a crucial role in securing funding for roads and bridges and flood control projects…
Scalise is facing one challenger in the Republican primary, and there are two Democrats who have signed up in the Democratic party. Only one of Scalise’s challengers has raised money, and that’s Lauren Jewett from Metairie. Jewett says improving public education is one of her main campaign platforms