Starting today essential workers can be vaccinated. Tulane Epidemiologist Dr. Susan Hassig says this is a very important step in mitigating the pandemic and giving those who have kept things running the best protection from COVID.
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Those who work in food service, manufacturing, postal, and grocery store workers are among the group that’s now eligible for the vaccine.

Julia Letlow won the special election to serve as a U-S Representative for Louisiana’s Fifth Congressional District. Her husband Luke Letlow was set to serve the 5th District but died from COVID. Julia Letlow told KNOE-TV that her time on the campaign trail has helped her process the tragedy…
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Democrat Candy Christophe finished a distant second.

The Louisiana Lottery estimates this fiscal year, which ends in June, will be the most profitable in its 30-year history. Lottery spokesperson Kim Chopin says they are projected to transfer over $190-million to the state for K-12 public education.
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Chopin says the Lottery was extremely lucky that their retailers, grocery and convenience stores, remained open during 2020.

The American Rescue Act, which was recently approved in Congress, has a provision that restricts states from cutting taxes as the one-point-nine trillion-dollar legislation contains 350-billion dollars in assistance for states. Solicitor General in the Louisiana Attorney General’s office, Liz Murrill, says the mandate is unlawful and unconstitutional…
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Governor Edwards says he has no problem with the requirement as he believes any tax reform legislation approved by the legislature should be revenue-neutral.