The U.S. House is scheduled to vote this week on a Senate-approved one-trillion-dollar infrastructure bill. Louisiana Secretary of Transportation Shawn Wilson says the bill’s passage will mean about $6-billion for Louisiana infrastructure projects. That’s over a billion more than the state would normally get in federal funds over five years. He says passing the bill will mean real progress for Louisiana.
Some kids in the Lafourche Parish school system will head back to classes today, but not all. Superintendent Jarod Martin indicates it’s a bit of a Rubik’s Cube initiative getting at least some of the schools back open after the devastation from Ida and some buildings just aren’t ready for students to come back.
Booster shots are now available for some who received two doses of the Pfizer COVID vaccine at least six months ago. LDH says those who are 65 and older, along with those 18 and older with an underlying health condition, or those who live or work in a high-risk setting are eligible. State Health Officer Dr. Joe Kanter says while boosters are significant, they will not end the pandemic.
Healthy Blue and Louisiana Community and the Technical College System are offering a scholarship program to help healthcare students complete their degrees and pay for supplies. LCTCS Spokesperson Quinton Taylor says to apply visit LCTCS.edu and look for the Healthy Blue Scholarship link.
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