Debate is underway in the Louisiana House over the state’s budget bill. House Republicans’ version of the budget differs from the governor’s. Funding for teacher pay raises is not included and House Appropriations Chairman Jerome Zeringue says they’ve also taken out 52 million dollars in early childhood education assistance…
Crawfish harvest is decent in the Bayou State this season, but experts believe low sales are impacting producers statewide. Chairman of Louisiana Crawfish Promotion Board, David Savoy says a mixed bag of inflation and limited consumption has made this one of their worst seasons.
The FDA approves the world’s first RSV vaccine. The vaccine lowers respiratory illness in adults 60 and older. LSU Health New Orleans Infectious Disease Expert Dr. Fred Lopez says the virus can be life-threatening for those with underlying medical conditions in that age group. He says the vaccine looks promising to lower the risk of symptomatic illness.
The ULL and Ochsner Lafayette General have created an accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program to meet the growing need for nurses. Dean of the University’s College of Nursing and Health Sciences Doctor Lisa Broussard says students who hold a bachelor’s degree in any field can earn a bachelor’s degree in nursing in 15 months and tuition will be free…