Medical marijuana products are being distributed by LSU and GB Sciences to the nine dispensary pharmacies across the state on Tuesday. Kevin Barnhart has the story.
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Qualifying for the fall statewide elections begin tomorrow, and so far very few incumbents look set to face a competitive race to keep their seats…
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There were two more mass shootings in the United States over the weekend. Jeff Palermo has reaction from elected officials in Louisiana..
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Medical marijuana products will be delivered to nine licensed pharmacies across the state on Tuesday. In order to be able to purchase the product, a patient will need to be diagnosed as having one of the qualifying conditions and have a prescription from a physician. Pharmacist at Medicis in Lafayette James Thibodeaux says the process is similar to filling other prescriptions.
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Thibodeaux says at first the product will come in a droplet form that goes under the tongue with three different strengths to choose from. Other variations of the product are expected in the near future.
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Medical marijuana products are not covered by insurance. Thibodeaux says the going price for a bottle is between $90 and $200.
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Tomorrow is qualifying for the fall election, and while most eyes are on the governor’s race there are some undercard competitions for other statewide offices to keep an eye on. The most competitive appears to be Insurance Commissioner, where incumbent Jim Donelon is taking on Tim Temple, who has invested 800-thousand dollars in his own campaign. Political analyst Clancy Dubos…
Before last week it appeared Ag Commissioner Mike Strain could be vulnerable to a candidate who hammered him on medical marijuana delays, but the product will be hitting shelves on Tuesday…
Strain faces Democrats Margee Green and Charlie Greer.
No major contenders seem interested in taking on Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser or Attorney General Jeff Landry despite their high-profile offices, but DuBos says anything could happen until the 4:30PM Thursday deadline to sign up…
Secretary of State and Treasurer will also be on the ballot.
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New Orleans attorney Randy Boudreaux files a lawsuit against the Louisiana Supreme Court and the Louisiana State Bar Association saying attorneys are unconstitutionally forced to pay bar fees. General Counsel at the Pelican Institute James Baehr says the association does not handle regulation like similar organizations in other states.
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The Supreme Court mandates that to practice law, attorneys must pay dues to the private group. Baehr says another aspect of the suit focuses on free speech as the association will use the dues towards lobbying for issues that might not but representative of the members that are footing the bill.
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Baehr says other states do not have a mandatory bar membership if they are not a regulatory part of the legal landscape.
The Louisiana State Bar Association says it’s in compliance with the law and denies the allegations that are contained in the lawsuit.
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After a four-decade plus wait, Delhi native Johnny Robinson is finally in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Robinson was a standout safety for the Kansas City Chiefs. He played in three A-F-L title games and two Super Bowls. Robinson’s last game was in 1971 and wondered why he didn’t get elected into the Hall of Fame sooner but learned God had another plan…
Former Leesville and LSU star Kevin Mawae was also enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame after a 16-year career in the NFL, in which he made eight Pro Bowls. During his acceptance speech, Mawae thanked numerous former teammates and coaches, including his first offensive line coach at LSU, Kenny Ferro…
Former Destrehan star Ed Reed also gave an emotional speech on Saturday night as his bust was unveiled. Reed was born in Charity Hospital in New Orleans and later moved to St. Rose. He says that’s where it really began for him…
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LSU is expecting a big season from K’Lavon Chaisson, after missing all but one game last season because of a torn ACL. Chaisson has expectations for himself, like breaking LSU’s single season sack record…
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