The State legislature voted Wednesday to override Governor John Bel Edwards vetoes of Congressional district maps they passed in a special session last month. At an afternoon press conference, the governor says he is disappointed by the overrides, but not surprised. He says GOP majorities in both chambers chose to ignore simple math…:
Cut 4 (14) “…easy to understand.”
The House passed their override by a 72-31 vote; the Senate’s passed 27-11. Slidell Republican Senator Sharon Hewitt says that a second district wasn’t as simple as applying the simple math. She says federal law dictates that the Black population needed to be contiguous and compact…:
Cut 6 (13) “…as a minority district.”
The FDA and CDC expand eligibility for a second COVID booster shot for those 50 and older and ages 12 and up for the immunocompromised. State Health Officer Dr. Joe Kanter says it’s best for those who are eligible for a second booster shot, to do so sooner than later and stay ahead of surges. You can visit any existing vaccine provider for the second booster.
Second boosters can be given four months after the first booster for those groups.
A recent poll by JMC Analytics indicates U-S Senator John Kennedy is the clear favorite for re-election. Pollster John Couvillon says even though 23 percent of those polled are still undecided, Kennedy has everything he needs to coast into re-election.
Kennedy faces opposition from democrats Gary Chambers and Luke Mixon.