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. For those under the age of 21, Shields says there’s free assistance to help you give up nicotine.
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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. 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.
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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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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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