Eunice Republican Phillip DeVillier begins his first full day as Louisiana’s House Speaker. He was sworn in yesterday shortly after a new Legislature took the oath of office. The 47-year-old says a new Legislature brings new hope and a sense of unity to accomplish great things…
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Pineville Republican Mike Johnson was named Speaker Pro-Tem.

Senators elected Metairie Republican Cameron Henry as their new President and Baton Rouge Democrat Regina Barrow as President Pro Tem. Barrow gave an emotional speech…
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Chairmanships will be announced this week.

The flu is going around and we still are not at the peak of the season. Ochsner Medical Director Doctor Sandra Kemmerly says they’ve seen an increase in flu-like respiratory illnesses…
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Library visits in Louisiana increased by 21 percent in 2022 and it’s not just about books. Brooke Thorington has more.
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