A political activist who took on a Texas law requiring “In God We Trust” signs in the classroom is offering schools in Louisiana the option as well. Signs from Artist Activist Chaz Stevens have a variety of options, they can be in Arabic, Spanish, and even rainbow-colored backgrounds.
And while many like Stevens believe it crosses the line of the separation of church and state, he’s pushing the envelope.
As the final hours of the State Legislature’s session wind down, House and Senate members reach a compromise on the state budget and raising the state-imposed spending cap to make use of surplus funds. Council for a Better Louisiana (CABL) President Barry Erwin says the agreement helps assure a budget bill will be approved before adjournment at 6 tonight…:
Cut 10 (09) “…I’m optimistic.”
State health officials urge residents to avoid areas with blue-green algae due to the algal bloom observed in Lake Pontchartrain. State Health Officer Joe Kanter says some algae are harmless but certain types are toxic.
One in five physicians plan to leave the practice in the next two years, that’s according to an American Medical Association survey. Interim Dean of the LSU Health New Orleans School of Medicine Dr. Richard DiCarlo it’s burnout and COVID caused many in healthcare, like nurses and support staff to retire early.
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DiCarlo says medical schools are increasing class sizes so more graduates can enter the field to make up for the anticipated loss.