The battle against the opioid crisis moves to the courtroom. Kevin Barnhart has the story.
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Governor Edwards addressed criticism of his signature of a fetal heartbeat abortion ban from the left on his monthly talk show yesterday…
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It’s the first day of summer and the Climate Prediction Center says it is going to be a scorcher for the Bayou State. Kevin Barnhart has the story.
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Allegiance Health Management facilities across Louisiana are fighting against the opioid crisis to the courtroom. The suit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana, seeks damages for hospitals and emergency rooms impacted by the opioid epidemic. New Orleans attorney Mark Stein says the economic impact goes beyond the patients.
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Stein says the deceptive practices by opioid makers are very broad.
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Stein says beyond seeking to recover monetary losses they have incurred treating adults and opioid-dependent born children, the lawsuit aims to stop the overuse of opioids.
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On his monthly talk show Governor Edwards responded to criticism of his signature of a fetal heartbeat abortion ban from pro-choice voters.
Opponents say the governor’s signature shows a disregard for women’s healthcare and wellbeing but Edwards countered saying his administration has made substantial improvements in women’s healthcare outcomes the last four years.
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When asked what the state is doing to help poor families afford to raise kids they haven’t planned for, Edwards responded by mentioning this year’s budget focused on educating working class families’ children…
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Edwards tried to alleviate concerns of pro-choice Democrats before the fall governor’s race that Louisiana’s economic progress under his watch will allow the state to invest in programs championed by progressive voters.
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Edwards made the comments on his monthly talk show Ask the Governor yesterday.
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An anonymous individual donates a $2.52 million gift to the Nicholls State athletics department to contribute to a $6.5 million building project. The project will fund the expansion of Barker Hall to include a football operations center. Athletics Director Mike Roan says the size of the gift is one of the record books.
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Roan says shovels could be in the ground within a couple of weeks with the facility ready for the 2020 football season. The expansion will be placed at the south end zone of John L. Guidry Stadium and will include coaches’ offices, a new locker room, and players’ lounge among other amenities.
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Roan says the success of the program as well as the culture established by the coach and players is a big reason for the donation.
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The donor will be revealed as a future date, along with naming information of the new center.
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Today marks the first day of summer and State Climatologist Barry Keim indicates this summer is going to sizzle. Keim says the hot temps are already in the Bayou state as the month of June has exceeded the historical average.
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Keim says the long range forecast from the climate prediction center is forecasting normal rainfall patterns for the summer and says the temps are expected to run above normal for the entire summer.
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Keim says two factors are likely contributing to the hotter than normal temps.
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