There was a flurry of activity in the final hour of the legislative session, which came to a close last night. Legislators approved a bill that would result in an additional 300-million dollars a year to improve roads and bridges. But Governor Edwards may not sign the legislation, because the proposal takes money away from other government services.

Also approved in the final hour. a bill that would end the 300-dollar federal unemployment boost
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Legislation that sets up the framework for Louisiana adults to legally bet on sporting events is heading to the governor’s desk. Betting parlors would be allowed at the state’s casinos, racetracks and the Louisiana Lottery can set up kiosks at bars and restaurants. Crowley Representative John Stefanski says there will also be mobile sports betting…
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Sports betting will be allowed in 55 of the state’s 64 parishes that approved it.

LSU Health Shreveport is one of four universities to be awarded a grant of 730-thousand dollars to enhance gene sequencing of COVID-19. Director for Emerging Viral Threats at the Shreveport school Dr. Andrew Yurochko (U-rotch-co) says the school’s role in the pandemic is why they received the grant.
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LSU Health Shreveport has already identified seven new COVID variants.