The first Senate Committee hearing on the Lower Health Care Costs Act of 2019 takes place today. It’s a legislative package Senator Bill Cassidy helped craft. Kevin Barnhart has the story.
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Allstate has released its America’s Best Driver’s Report and Baton Rouge is rated as the 188th safest driving city out of 200. New Orleans is 177th, Metairie 128th, and Shreveport 76th. Interstate 10 was listed as a risky road for Baton Rouge.

Governor Edwards has signed into law a measure that allows a company like Waitr to deliver low alcohol content to your home along with your food order. Shreveport Representative Thomas Carmody authored the legislation and expects many Louisiana residents will take advantage…
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But Carmody says the law does not allow you to order a margarita with your fajitas.

The state health department reports there have been over 300 cases of Hepatitis A since January, which is a significant increase for the highly infectious liver disease. Assistant state health officer, Doctor Joseph Kanter, says most cases of Hep A do not leave the patient with long term damage, but getting infected can be an unpleasant experience…
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Kanter says L-D-H is working to vaccinate those who are most susceptible, which is the homeless and drug users.