Governor Edwards vetoes legislation that would have banned transgender athletes from playing on K-12 and post-secondary school girls and women’s sports teams in Louisiana. The bill cleared the legislature on veto-proof majorities but it is unknown whether lawmakers will elect to call a veto override session.
The newly approved drug Aduhelm (Add-u-helm) to treat Alzheimer’s has stirred interest in the state but it comes with a hefty price tag.
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The CDC reports a higher-than-expected number of cases of myocarditis in people who received their second dose of mRNA covid vaccines. LSU Health Shreveport infectious disease professor Dr. John Vanchire says cases have been the highest amongst men under the age of 18 and the heart inflammation symptoms include shortness of breath, fatigue, and chest pains
Catholic High School in Baton Rouge has vacated its 2017 and 2020 state football championships after the LHSAA determined they violated rules that occurred in 2017 as a result of an investigation that began in March. WBRZ-TV sports reporter Matt Trent says he’s learned that inappropriate contact occurred with athletes.
Former catholic coach Gabe Fertitta says he was not aware of the allegations when he resigned his position in February to join Louisville.