House Speaker Clay Schexnayder has created a special legislative committee to look into the death of Ronald Greene. a Black man who died in 2019 after he was beaten by State Troopers following a high-speed chase that ended in Union Parish. There are accusations of a cover-up and allegations the governor was involved. Houma Representative Tanner Magee will serve as the committee’s chairman
Governor John Bel Edwards denies that he tried to cover up Greene’s death.
Covington Senator Patrick McMath is proposing bills to protect citizens from discrimination based on their COVID vaccination status for the March session. McMath feels there isn’t enough regard for real scientific data in the pandemic discussion and policies…:
Cut 12 (07) “…the vaccine mandate.”
The next time you get a COVID test you can have your results sent to your LA Wallet. Just request that your PCR test be sent to Orion Laboratories and be sure they have your driver’s license number. Rachel Slaughter, President of Orion Laboratories says the new feature will simplify displaying results.
Cut 7 (07) “…your negative test.”
Inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech, Second Congressional District Congressman Troy Carter announced the Black History Month Essay Contest. He encourages students of all backgrounds to enter and have their voices heard.
Cut 6 (13) “…of the process. “
It’s open for 10th and 11th graders in the 2nd Congressional District.