Louisiana seniors on the Medicare Advantage plan can rest easier, knowing that federal funding is getting a significant bump for 2027. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services had originally proposed a funding increase of just nine-hundredths of one-percent. Darren Grubb with Medicare Advantage Majority says CMS eventually agreed to an increase of nearly two and a half percent.
Cut 7 (09) “…the following year.”
The State Senate approves legislation that would allow local governments to hold a vote to see if their residents want to have fluoride removed from their drinking water. Some Democrats voted yes, including Gerald Boudreaux, who says he’s fine with giving voters an opportunity to decide if they do not want fluoride in their water.
Cut 10 (11) “…vote of the people.”
With birds making their annual migration up north, the Louisiana Wildlife Federation is urging you to turn off all unnecessary lights on your property at 11 each night through the end of May. Board member Charles Williams says that especially goes for landscape lighting.
Cut 4 (12) “…disorient the birds.”
For the 2026-27 season, seven sports at LSU will receive revenue share dollars, and Olympic sports like track and field and swimming will receive more scholarship money. Athletic Director Verge Ausberry tells ESPN Radio Baton Rouge he’s re-organized the athletic department to put more of emphasis on fundraising and securing NIL dollars.