6:30 LRN Newscast April 26

The state health department has told vaccine providers to resume using the Johnson and Johnson coronavirus vaccine. The CDC and the FDA say the benefits of the single-dose vaccine outweigh the rare risk of developing blood clots. State Health Officer Doctor Joe Kanter says the 11-day halt of the J-and-J shot was unfortunate but reassuring…
Cut 10 (12) “..cause a pause.”

There’s legislation in Congress that’s waiting to be discussed that would dedicate 16-million dollars a year to the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries that will help the agency’s efforts to protect endangered species and habitats. LDWF Biologist Director Amity Bass…
cut 4 (08) “….declining”
The Louisiana Pearlshell, the Louisiana Pinesnake and Alligator Snapping Turtle are among the species at risk in Louisiana.

The Louisiana House is expected to debate several tax reform proposals this afternoon as lawmakers look to lower individual income tax rates. Don Molino
Cut 3 (30) “…I’m Don Molino.”