How many special sessions will we see in 2024 before the start of the regular session in March? A special session will be needed in January to redraw the state’s Congressional map. Governor-elect Jeff Landry wants a special session on criminal justice reform. New Orleans Representative Matthew Williard says there’s also talk of a special session on insurance reform…
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New Iberia Senator elect Blake Miguez says in addition to addressing crime and the state’s insurance crisis, improving education also needs to be done…
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The new legislature will be sworn in on January 8th.

The Louisiana Health Department reports new HIV diagnoses have dropped 11-percent over the last five years. As of June, the number of individuals living with HIV in Louisiana stands at nearly 23-thousand. Sam Burgess with L-D-H says with access and adherence to antiretroviral medication, individuals living with HIV can achieve an undetectable viral load…
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Louisiana Public Broadcasting will debut a documentary tonight on the State Capitol. L-P-B Senior Producer Dorothy Kendrick says the 90-minute program has drone shot video of the capitol that gives viewers a new perspective of the 450-foot building. Kendrick says the documentary also goes into the construction of the iconic building and how Huey Long secured funding…
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