Legislation to enhance and change oversite of the state’s medical marijuana program went into effect this month. Houma Representative Tanner Magee’s bill allows existing marijuana licensed pharmacies to have satellite pharmacies so the product is more accessible for those with cannabis prescriptions. Oversite is transferred from the Ag Department to the Department of Health. He says LDH has more labs to assure speedy supply…:

CUT 04  (07)        “…lot of delays.”

The law doesn’t increase the number of licensed growers; just the places where medical cannabis is available.

Incumbent Shreveport Mayor Adrian Perkins has been disqualified from running for re-election. A Caddo judge ruled Perkins violated election law by giving an incorrect address on paperwork while qualifying. “LAPolitics.com” publisher Jeremy Alford says this could change the whole dynamic of the Shreveport mayoral election…:

CUT 26(10)      “…for years.”

Perkins is expected to appeal the ruling.

The Louisiana Workforce Commission launches a new online learning platform to help you learn a new skill or even receive a certification in one…:

CUT 27(30)      “…Thorington.”

A Baton Rouge woman is under arrest after her 2-year-old overdosed on fentanyl and died. This happened in late June. The boy’s sister reportedly told deputies he (quote) ate mom’s pills. Whitney Ard is charged with negligent homicide.