A Louisiana pollster says the polls have yet to show much movement nationally since Vice President Kamala Harris became the likely Democratic Presidential nominee…
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The USA Today reports Harris is vetting former Louisiana Congressman and state representative Cedric Richmond as a potential Vice President running mate. UNO Political Science Professor Ed Chervenak says Richmond is a long shot to be chosen…
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The Boston Consulting Group has been hired by the Louisiana Legislature to find ways to make the state Department of Transportation more efficient. This is after Governor Landry ordered DOTD to optimize operations. DOTD Secretary Joe Donahue says once the review is complete, he’ll prepare a plan for the governor by January 15th.
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Donahue says they hope the review will result in new revenue sources to adequately fund the department.

Tulane researchers are studying to see if estrogen use for middle age women can improve brain health later in life. Research already shows women are almost twice as likely to develop Alzheimer’s compared to men, so Professor of Brain Science Dr. Jill Daniel says they are investigating to see if the typical drop in estrogen due to menopause is a factor.
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