07:30 LRN Newscast November 18th

The state Department of Health is recommending fully vaccinated adults get a COVID booster. State Health Officer Dr. Joe Kanter…:
Cut 13 (10) “…level of protection”
He says those eligible can choose whichever vaccine they want for the booster.

Governor John Bel Edwards reacts to the fates of two Constitutional amendments decided by voters last Saturday. Both proposals were part of significant tax reforms planned by the state legislature last spring…:
Cut 7 (09) “…that’s regrettable”
The comments were made on Mr. Edwards’ monthly radio show, “Ask The Governor,” where he said he supported both changes. Under Amendment 2 which did pass, state income tax brackets go down, but taxpayers’ deduction of federal income taxes paid will go away.

Even though the March of Dimes gave Louisiana an F for its high preterm birth rate, health officials are hopeful things will improve soon…:
Cut 1 (31) “I’m Brooke Thorington”

Every year an awareness event takes places nationally encouraging smokers to quit lighting up. Kenneth Saucier (So-cee-a) with the Office of Behavioral Health says 9 out of 10 people diagnosed with lung cancer are smokers, and COPD is linked with smoking…
Cut 11 (09) “…overall health”