The 2025 legislative session ended with drama over a pharmacy benefits managers bill and Governor Landry threatening a special session. The bill prohibits companies from owning both pharmacy benefits managers and pharmacies. It died in the Senate after it was approved by the House on Wednesday. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat on the possibility of a special session.
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill issued a cease-and-desist letter to CVS over text messages the drug-store chain company sent to customers about the pharmacy bill. The texts warned its passage could force the closure of more than 100 CVS locations in Louisiana. Murrill argued the company violated Louisiana law by misusing customer information for lobbying.
Cut 8 (07) “…reforms in this area.”
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Manslaughter charges have been dismissed against a young Winn Parish man accused of killing his 51 year old father two years. Andrew Camp was 17 years old at the time. Jessica Shea is still facing charges, including contributing to the delinquency of a juvenile… after allegedly giving Andrew alcohol that day. Legal Analyst Franz Borghardt says it’s a complicated case involving child endangerment by Shea, but charges against Andrew have been dropped.
Cut 5 (07) “…accused individuals.”
It’s an SEC match up tonight at the College Worls Series as LSU takes on Arkansas. LSU has scored 61 runs in six NCAA Tournament games. Shortstop Stevan Milam has driven in 11 runs over the last four games and Tiger Rag Executive Editor Todd Horne says Milam needs to keep swinging a hot bat…
First pitch in that game is set or six.