This school year two new laws are in effect emphasizing a parent’s existing right to have their children opt out of vaccine requirements and prevent schools from requiring COVID vaccinations. Gonzales Representative Kathy Edmonston authored the legislation…
Keep Louisiana Beautiful (KLB) has partnered with the Louisiana Automobile Dealers Association (LADA) to launch the “Put the Brakes on Litter” campaign. KLB Director Susan Russel says participating dealers will distribute litter kits to customers, aiming to raise awareness about the environmental impact of littering.
Cut 3 (11) “…all throughout Louisiana.”
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Starting May 7, 2025, U.S. residents will need a REAL ID-compliant identification to board domestic flights and access certain federal facilities. The REAL ID Act, passed by Congress in 2005 in response to the 9/11 attacks, sets security standards for issuing driver’s licenses and other forms of identification. Louisiana OMV Commissioner Dan Casey says REAL ID is marked with a star at the top of the card, indicating that it meets these federal requirements.
A third case of measels has popped up in Louisiana this week, according to the Louisiana Department of Health. We’re told the person is an international visitor who was not fully vaccinated. Measles is highly contagious and can spread rapidly among individuals who have not had the MMR vaccine. We’re told the individual who tested positive is hospitalized in isolation.