Louisiana Congressman Mike Johnson introduces legislation to allow a woman to receive child support during her pregnancy. Johnson says there are a lot of expenses for expectant mothers, and financial help from the father shouldn’t have to wait until after the baby is born…:
Cut 7 (09) “….to reflect that fact.”
Unborn Child Support Act allows courts to – with the mother’s approval – mandate support payments while the baby is still in the womb.

Federal prosecutors accuse former New Orleans state Senator and chairwoman of the Louisiana Democratic Party Karen Carter Peterson of using campaign and party funds for gambling-related expenses. legal analyst Tim Meche says a federal judge will determine if Peterson’s criminal act is a character flaw or because of her gambling addiction…
cut 28 (12) “…..incarceration”
Peterson is expected to enter a guilty plea to the fraud charges.

An additional COVID vaccine could be available soon as The Food and Drug Administration has granted emergency use authorization for the Novavax vaccine for individuals 18-years-old and up. Director of the Vaccine Center at LSU Health New Orleans, Doctor Alistair Ramsay says Novavak is more of a traditional vaccine…
Cut 4 (12) “…this technology”
The Pfizer and Moderna shots use mRNA technology.

The state Department of Veterans Affairs is asking you to give this month to help remember Louisiana veterans at state cemeteries.
Cut 13 (10) “…in their honor.”
LDVA spokesperson Brandee Patrick says donations to Wreaths Across America go to place commemorative wreaths on veterans’ graves every December. Donations can be made to a veterans cemetery near you.