Lawmakers in the House Health and Welfare Committee reject a plan by Governor John Bel Edwards to add the Covid vaccine to the list of shots required in order to attend K-12 public schools. State Health Officer Dr. Joe Kanter argued that students can opt-out and still attend school
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The committee voted 13-2 to reject the addition, but the governor has said he plans to veto that decision.

Saturday is an election day and one of the most hot button issues is one in St. Tammany Parish over whether or not to build a casino in Slidell. Pollster John Couvillon says the proposal to build the 325-million-dollar facility helped boost early voting there, while other municipalities in the state saw a lower turnout…:
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He doesn’t believe Drew Brees’ support of the project will have much of an impact on swaying voter opinion.

Sixty-four men and women are now taking part in Cadet Class 100 of the Louisiana State Police. The instruction they’ll receive will include firearm proficiency, tactical driving and impaired driving detection, as well as leadership values that exemplify LSP Core Values. Lieutenant Robert Fontenot the lessons also include:
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He says training also includes that of lawful use of force — a policy matter that was reviewed Monday by a group of state senators amid excessive use of force controversies within LSP.

LSU legend Glenn Dorsey will be inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame today. A native of Gonzales, Dorsey is the most decorated defensive player in school history and becomes LSU’s 10th player to the Hall.