A diet that calls for periods of fasting and feasting has become more popular. Erik Piccoli has the story on who and how this diet should be practiced…
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A bill that will increase hunting and fishing licenses awaits the Governor’s signature. Brooke Thorington has more.
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Legislation to raise the legal age to smoke, vape, or use tobacco in the state to 21 receives final passage. Brooke Thorington has more
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Intermittent fasting has become a popular diet, but is it for everyone, and is it sustainable?
LSU nutritionist Elizabeth Gollub says the diet, which allows for 500 calories or fewer to be consumed on certain days, gives dieters more liberties than usual…
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The diet allows individuals to decide when and how they’ll fast based on their personal schedules. Gollub says it has shown to improve blood pressure and glucose control…
The diet isn’t recommended for children, pregnant or lactating women, shift workers, those with Type 1 diabetes, or people with certain health conditions. Gollub says those who are also underweight shouldn’t fast…
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Legislation requiring the Louisiana Legislative Auditor to review local, state, and federal elections has received final legislative passage. Evangeline Parish Senator Heather Cloud says her legislation will help bring election integrity.
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Cloud says the legislative auditor already reviews numerous other state agencies and departments on how they operate and where they can improve. She says our elections should also undergo an independent review.
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Cloud says it was over 20 years ago when there was an in-depth examination of elections. It resulted in the conviction of former elections commissioner Jerry Fowler who was involved in a kickback scheme in the selling of voting machines.
The bill also calls for parish registrars of voters to keep and maintain all records relating to absentee by mail and early voting 2 years following the election.
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A bill to increase hunting and fishing license fees in the state is on its way to the Governor’s desk. Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Undersecretary Bryan McClinton says while license fees will increase, they also add more privileges. For example, a hunting license goes from $29 to $34 but that includes archery and primitive hunting so that will save hunters who use those styles $15 annually.
McClinton says the bill is an effort to restructure fees to help the department become self-sufficient again due to a loss in revenue from oil and gas royalties. Recreational fees have not been since 2000 and most commercial licenses since 1986. McClinton says the legislature had to earmark $17 million to keep the agency afloat.
Another added benefit in the restructuring of fees is for the life of the license, for example, a current fishing license expires June 30th of each year, when the bill takes effect, McClinton says you’ll get more bang for your buck.
The fee increases go into effect in July of 2022.
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A bill to raise the age to vape, smoke, or use any tobacco or nicotine product in Louisiana from 18 to 21 won final passage Tuesday. Louisiana Campaign for Tobacco-Free Living Associate Director Shawna Shields says this allows the state to have parity with federal law in an effort to deter young people from starting.
Denham Springs Representative Buddy Mincey says he was encouraged to present the legislation after a school administration told him about the rampant use of vaping on school campuses.
All but 17 states have already raised the age to 21 to comply with federal law.
Shields says because House Bill 473 bill aligned with federal law to increase the age limit, it faced little to no opposition.
For those under the age of 21, Shields says there’s free assistance to help you give up nicotine.
The number is 1-800-Quit-Now.
The bill now goes to the Governor’s desk for signature.
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Saints Quarterback Jameis Winston says he’s keeping his eyes on the prize as he gets ready to battle Taysom Hill as the Black and Gold’s starting quarterback. After five up and down seasons in Tampa Bay, Winston came to New Orleans in 2020 to learn from Drew Brees. The former first-round pick is excited for the chance to be Q-B one again…
The entire team is together this week for a Mandatory mini-camp, but there will not be a lot of on-the-field work as the Saints are spending more time in the weight room and classroom. Running back Alvin Kamara was asked about Winston’s approach towards the starting quarterback battle
Winston says since arriving with the Saints he’s learned the importance of staying away from mistakes
The Saints no longer have Drew Brees leading them, but Kamara says the lockerroom still has a bunch of leaders