The EPA says the soot and smoke residue from the Smitty’s Supply plant explosion in Roseland poses no imminent threat to public health. But area residents are concerned and the oil and lubricant business is facing several different lawsuits claiming last Friday’s incident has resulted in a health risk.
Another major sporting event is coming to New Orleans. Andrew Greenstein reports.
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Patient Rights Advocate says a recent study found that only six out of 39 hospitals in Louisiana comply with a 2019 Executive Order calling for greater transparency in pricing. The American Hospital Association says the P-R-A report blatantly mischaracterizes hospitals compliance. But Beth Branley says the report clearly points out that most Louisiana hospitals are failing to comply with the Hospital Price Transparency Rule…
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In Ruston, the 2027 opening of the Radiance Technology microchip packaging plant will mean 150 jobs with an average salary of 85-thousand dollars a year. Mayor Ronny Walker says that’s also expected to spur additional businesses…