Louisiana GOP lawmakers were successful in their first veto override since 1991. Both chambers had enough votes to override Governor Edwards veto of the congressional maps passed last month in the redistricting session that only has one majority-minority district. The NAACP has already filed a lawsuit concerning the map.
There may not be much drama when it comes to this fall’s U-S Senate race based on some recent poll numbers. David Grubb has the details…
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The FDA and CDC expand eligibility for a second COVID booster shot for older adults and those who are immunocompromised. State Health Officer Dr. Joe Kanter a second booster should be given at least four months after the first booster for those 50 and older and to those ages 12 and older who are immunocompromised.
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The first case of the fungus which causes White-nose syndrome in bats has been detected in Louisiana. While it’s not contagious to humans or other animals Disease biologist Nikki Anderson with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries says the fungus can cause White-nose syndrome which has killed more than six-million bats nationwide.