House Republicans have provided Governor John Bel Edwards with ideas on how to reduce state spending, in exchange for considering taxes to fill the state’s $1 billion budget gap. GOP delegation leader Lance Harris says in an effort to reduce health care spending, they’d like to see work requirements for certain people who receive Medicaid…:
Cut 13 (04) “very well”
Governor Edwards says he looks forward to seeing full details, including fiscal notes and bill language.

The State Health Department is offering free flu shots today at parish health units, in hopes more people will be vaccinated. Regional Health Director Dr. Marilyn Reynaud says over ten percent of doctor visits are for influenza related symptoms…:
Cut 10 (11) “healthy sick”
Visit ldh.la.gov for participating health units.

A 14-year-old Lafayette girl who is battling cystic fibrosis was the guest of St. Landry Parish Congressman Clay Higgins at last night’s State of the Union address. Higgins says having Bella Reed there will hopefully bring more attention to her condition, as he is introducing legislation to support ongoing research for CF…:
Cut 4 (11) “working on”
Bella sat with Higgins last night in the gallery, along with First Lady Melania (meh-LAH’-nee-ah) Trump as the President spoke.