Legislation allowing raw, smoke-able medical marijuana to be sold in Louisiana is headed to the House floor. Matt Doyle has more.
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The restaurant industry continues to face hurdles with the pandemic but instead of a lack of customers, it’s employees. Louisiana Restaurant Association President Stan Harris says boosted unemployment benefits are hurting the industry.
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There’s been an 11 percent decline in vaccination numbers nationwide this week, a trend that has health officials worried the campaign may be slowing down too early.
State Health Officer Dr. Joe Kanter says initially there was a surge in vaccine interest, but now that that first group of vaccine enthusiasts has received a shot we need to focus on those who are on the fence…
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A bill limiting the amount of time the state can keep someone behind bars before filing criminal charges narrowly escapes from House Criminal Justice.
The bill would shorten the period to five days for most offenses and 30 for more serious charges.
Representative Tony Bacala worries charges will be fined on everyone before the fifth day regardless before cases can be thoroughly investigated.
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