Whooping cough cases continue their upward trend in Louisiana. State Epidemiologist Theresa Sokol says there have been 164 cases of whooping cough this year, already eclipsing 2024’s total of 153.
Sokol says the best way to protect newborns from whooping cough is for pregnant women to receive a Tdap vaccine during each pregnancy.
The latest NFIB jobs report finds that labor shortages continue to constrain small business job growth. NFIB state director Leah Long says the lack of qualified applicants is a real issue in Louisiana, which is why they support two House bills at the state capitol that would create the One Door workforce policy…
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Louisiana’s honeybee population is experiencing a sharp decline. Louisiana Beekeepers Association VP Kevin Langley attributes the decline to pesticide use, habitat loss and disease, all of which weakens bee immune systems…
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Langley says there is hope. Farmers, researchers, and environmentalists are raising awareness and promoting bee-friendly practices such as pollinator gardens, and limiting pesticide use during blooms.
Starting Wednesday Americans will need an enhanced form of identification to fly domestically. It’s called the REAL ID and the state Office of Motor Vehicles has been pushing Louisianas to get a REAL ID before Wednesday’s enforcement date. OMV’s Acting Deputy Commissioner Matthew Boudreaux you’ll still be able to get a REAL ID after Wednesday…
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