There are three Republicans who’ve announced their candidacy for governor, Slidell Senator Sharon Hewitt, Treasurer John Schroder, and A.G. Jeff Landry. But a Democrat has yet to jump in the race. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says the Party of The Left is running behind at this time…:
Cut 15 (09) “…two different worlds.”
Lake Charles attorney Hunter Lundy is running as an independent.
Louisiana Tech University Police have identified the suspect responsible for bringing a firearm on campus and vandalizing the Integrated Engineering and Science Building on New Year’s Eve. 30-year-old Jacob Roberts, a La-Tech student is currently in jail in Rogers, Arkansas on unrelated charges. Local police are currently working to have him extradited back to Louisiana. He’s charged with damaging the building’s windows with a firearm.
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy says he is particularly proud of passing his “No Surprises Act” last January which prevents patients from receiving medical bills they were not expecting from a procedure they thought insurance covered…:
Cut 6 (09) “…of this legislation.”
Cassidy is also supported the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs act which he says a large portion will be used for road and bridge projects in Louisiana.
COVID nursing home deaths nationwide increased by 14% during the end of December, that’s according to AARP’s COVID dashboard. Louisiana AARP Director of Advocacy Andrew Muhl says they’ll continue to encourage for better safety measures.