A bill sponsored by Senator Bill Cassidy to redirect Affordable Care Act subsidies to patients in the form of health savings accounts has failed. The vote in the Senate was 51-to-48, falling nine votes short of the 60 votes needed to advance. Republican Rand Paul joined all Democrats in voting no. Before the vote, Cassidy responded to criticism that his plan amounted to what they call “junk insurance.”
Cut 15 (09) “…one we’re using.”
Cassidy said his goal is to come up with a solution that works for everyone
Secretary of State Nancy Landry announced that all six voting system vendors tested earlier this year passed certification. Joel Watson with the Secretary of State’s Office says now Secretary Landry will either put out a request for proposals or an invitation to negotiate at some point next year. The office will then select one system that will be used by every voter in the state.
Cut 5 (09) “…same voting system.”
The LHSAA Prep Classic is underway and tomorrow two Division 2 non-select teams North Desoto Griffins and the Iowa Yellow Jackets will vie for their first ever state championship. North DeSoto’s quarterback Luke Delafield led the Griffins to the state championship game as a freshman in 2022. He returns to the Dome as a senior and says he’s stoked to be back in New Orleans.
Kick off is at noon.
Also tomorrow, St. Charles Catholic will take on Archbishop Shaw for the title in Division Two select.
The two teams met in November with St. Charles Catholic winning 24-0. coach Wayne Stein says he knows that the Comets will be facing a very different Eagles team tomorrow night.
Cut 14 (11) “…be the champion.”
Kickoff is scheduled for seven p-m.