As the state reports more probable cases of the Omicron variant, Pfizer says the third dose of its vaccine may offer more protection to the variant as opposed to only two doses. LSU Health Shreveport infectious disease specialist Doctor John Vanchiere…
Cut 10 (12) “…Omicron variant.”
U-S Labor Secretary Martin Walsh says the recently approved federal infrastructure bill will mean 380-million dollars for Louisiana that will go towards airports, electric vehicle charging stations, and broadband. The pandemic highlighted the digital divide in rural areas. Walsh says it’s important to close that gap.
Louisiana Supreme Court will hear arguments in Pastor Tony Spell’s first amendment fight against criminal charges stemming from his violations of pandemic gathering limits set by Governor Edwards in 2020. Legal analyst Franz Borghardt says it’s a case to watch when it comes to First Amendment rights versus the public health orders of Louisiana’s governor.
Cut 15 (09) “…absolutely set precedent.”
For the 9th year, Louisiana has made a national list of the nation’s Top Ten “Judicial Hellholes.” The American Tort Reform Foundation’s list is for the most litigious states. Louisiana Law Abuse Watch Executive Director Lana Venable says tort reforms passed in the 2020 legislature will help to get our state off the list.
Cut 5 (09) “…changes the game.”
Louisiana has made list 12 of the past 20 years.