9:30 LRN Newscast Aug 5

High utility bills continue to plague residents and PSC Commissioner Craig Greene says they are looking at ways to help lower rates. He says the commission wants utility providers to become customer service-focused, more energy efficient, and look at long-term resiliency.

Cut 10 (08) “…we’ve had.”

He says you can ask your local PSC office to review your bill for possible errors.

Governor Edwards flies to the Netherlands today to share our flood control challenges in Europe. And he says that innovations to fight climate change actually bring about economic development opportunities involving new environmentally friendly projects.

Cut 9 (06)  “…and the transition.”

The governor will also visit France to promote the World War II museum in New Orleans.

Monkeypox has been declared a health emergency in the US, and LSU Health New Orleans School of Medicine is hosting an event today to give healthcare professionals the most up-to-date information. Infectious Disease Professor Dr. Michael Hangensee (Hagen-see) says they’ll look at the recent spread of the virus…

Cut 13 (07) “…prevent infection.”

The governor hosted a ceremonial bill signing Thursday at the Capitol, to herald in a package of new bills providing for improved, cutting-edge cancer care. Former state representative and cancer survivor Julie Stokes says one bill expands access and insurance coverage of precision medicine, a more focused method than chemotherapy…:

Cut 4 (08)  “…of chemotherapy.”

Stokes is the founder of SCAN, the Survivors Cancer Action Network.