It’s been over two weeks since the first Omicron case of COVID was detected in Louisiana and since then the state health department has identified over 100 cases. Ochsner Health Infectious disease specialist Dr. Katherine Baumgarten says if you’ve previously tested positive for COVID, but still not vaccinated, you are at risk for re-infection with the Omicron variant…
A special Senate committee held hearings this month on State Police policies regarding use of force. Governor Edwards says he’s confident the panel will handle issues accordingly and that while most officers are a credit to their profession there are some that should not wear the badge.
Cut 8 (13) “…in that process.”
Inflation and unprecedented need caused by the pandemic has resulted in Louisiana increasing the cash benefit amounts available through the federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program; also known as TANF (TAN-if). Lorrie Briggs is with the state Department of Children & Family Services, who administers the program.
Cut 4 (08) “….beginning in January.”
Briggs says the additional funding is long overdue.
The Tournament of Roses Parade on New Year’s Day will for the first time in its 133-year history feature a Louisiana float in fact Louisiana is the only state to have a float. Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser says the float will be decorated in true Louisiana style.
The 350-thousand-dollar float will be decorated with 34-thousand roses and handmade magnolias.