A House Health And Welfare Committee voted 13-2 to reject the Governor’s effort to add the COVID vaccine to the list of shots required to attend schools in Louisiana.  Attorney General Jeff Landy says it’s an overreach of the Department of Health because they are also dictating who can attend K-12 public schools.

Cut 10 (07)  “…0f Health”

Parents have the ability to request permission for their child to opt-out of the vaccine requirement for any of the vaccines on the shot list for schools.

Governor Edwards says he still stands by the plan to add the COVID vaccine for the school year beginning August 2022. Right now, it only applies to ages 16 and older because it’s only received full authorization for that age group by the FDA. Several opponents of the vaccine requirement voiced their opinions at the committee meeting today.

The Senate Select Committee on State Police Oversight held its first meeting reviewing L-S-P’s use of force policies as the state agency has come under fire after several documented cases of Troopers beating up Black motorists. Colonel Lamar Davis says several changes have been made since his appointment, but unfortunately, some of the changes can’t take place overnight…

Cut 13 (10) “…those things.”

Davis has headed up the LSP for just over a year.

Hurricane victims from this year and last continue to struggle with insurance companies on getting paid for their storm claims. Houma Senator Mike Fesi advises frustrated policyholders to call the Louisiana Department of Insurance and voice your complaints…

Cut 8 (09) “…better satisfaction.”

Governor Edwards wants to add the COVID vaccine to the list of shots to attend public schools K-12 and higher education. But opponents to such a move voiced their concerns at today’s House Health and Welfare Committee. Brooke Thorington has more.

Cut 1 (34) “…I’m Brooke Thorington.”

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A special committee made up of state senators began hearings today on the use of force policies that State Police has in place. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 2 (32)…I’m Jeff Palermo.”  

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Governor John Bel Edwards wants to add the Covid vaccine to a list of required shots needed to attend K-12 schools and higher education. The new rule would initially only apply to students 16 and up at the start of the 2022 school year because it’s only FDA-approved for that age group.

Cut 3 (11) “…as well.”

The move is opposed by mostly GOP lawmakers who are gathering today for an oversight hearing to stop the proposal.

Edwards says because it’s been approved by the FDA for those 16 and older, the public needs to be reminded in order to receive such approval it’s been thoroughly tested.

Cut 4 (10) “…these populations.”

Edwards says but it’s also part of a larger effort to battle the pandemic.

Cut 5 (10) “…18 or below.”

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Hurricane victims from 2020 and 2021 continue to struggle with insurance companies on getting paid for their storm damage claims. Houma Senator Mike Fesi says many of his constituents can’t even a call back. Fesi says he’s told insurance providers a little communication is better than no communication at all…

 Cut 6 (11) “..biggest complaint.” 

Fesi says expects a lot of legislation will be considered in the 2022 regular session on how they can force insurance companies to provide timely claims. But he says they have to be careful, because if you put too many regulations on insurance companies they won’t do business in Louisiana anymore…

Cut 7 (10) “…much trouble.”  

Fesi says his best advice for the time being for frustrated policyholders is to call the Louisiana Department of Insurance and voice your complaints…

Cut 8 (09) “…better satisfaction.”

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UPDATE: House Health and Welfare vote 13-2 to reject a rule to add COVID vaccines to the state’s immunization schedule. 

A House Health And Welfare Committee meeting is underway, receiving public input from the governor’s plan to add the COVID vaccine to the list of required shots needed to attend K-12 schools. Republican House Speaker Clay Schexnayder voiced his opposition to adding the COVID vaccine to attend schools.

Cut 9 (14) “…for schools.”

Attorney General Jeff Landy says the proposal of adding the vaccine to the shot schedule is an overreach of the Department of Health because they are also dictating who can attend K-12 public schools.

Cut 10 (07)  “…0f Health”

Anti-vaccine activist and attorney Bobby Kennedy Jr, a guest of Landy attended the hearing and told the committee instead of a four-year study, the Pfizer vaccine trial ended at six months and was given authorization by the FDA.

Cut  11 (14)  “..never know.”  

Dr. Kanter stated that’s Kennedy’s presentation of deaths and side effects of the vaccine was a gross misinterpretation of the truth.

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The Senate Select Committee on State Police Oversight held its first meeting today. The senators are reviewing L-S-P’s use of force policies as the state agency has come under fire after several documented cases of Troopers beating up Black motorists. Baton Rouge Senator Cleo Fields says 99-percent of the state’s Troopers do their job well, while one-percent do not

Cut 12 (08) “…entire bunch”  

Colonel Lamar Davis was named the new Superintendent of State Police 13 months ago. He says several changes have been made since his appointment, but unfortunately some of the changes can’t take place over night…

Cut 13 (10) “…those things.”

Information gathered from this State Police Oversight Committee is expected to produce legislation that will be considered in the 2022 regular session. Lafayette Senator Gerald Boudreaux…

Cut 14 (10) “..do that.” 

Several high-ranking LSP officials were also on hand to testify. Boudreaux asked Lt. Colonel Doug Cain about how L-S-P leadership is attempting to change the culture within the department. Cain says they are educating Troopers that everyone has a different life background and consider that when dealing with the public…

Cut 15 (12) “…decision making.” 

Cut  16 (10) “..get your information”

House Health and Welfare vote 13-2 to reject a rule to add COVID vaccines to the state’s immunization schedule.  The new rule would have initially only apply to students 16 and up at the start of the 2022 school year. Governor John Bel Edwards says it’s part of a larger effort to battle the pandemic.

Cut 5 (10) “…18 or below.”

Anti-vaccine activist and attorney Bobby Kennedy Jr, a guest of Attorney General Jeff Landy attended the committee meeting and told the committee instead of a four-year study, the Pfizer vaccine trial ended at six months and was given authorization by the FDA.

Cut  11 (14)  “..never know.”  

State Health Officer Dr. Joe Kanter stated that’s Kennedy’s presentation was a gross misinterpretation of the truth.

The Senate Select Committee on State Police Oversight held its first meeting today. The senators are reviewing L-S-P’s use of force policies as the state agency has come under fire after several documented cases of Troopers beating up Black motorists. Lafayette Senator Gerald Boudreaux…

Cut 14 (10) “..do that.” 

Hurricane victims from 2020 and 2021 continue to struggle with insurance companies on getting paid for their storm damage claims. Houma Senator Mike Fesi says many of his constituents can’t even get a call back.

 Cut 6 (11) “..biggest complaint.” 

Fesi says he expects a lot of legislation will be considered in the 2022 regular session on how they can force insurance companies to provide timely claims.

Governor John Bel Edwards wants to add the Covid vaccine to a list of required shots needed to attend K-12 schools and higher education. The new rule would initially only apply to students 16 and up at the start of the 2022 school year because it’s only FDA-approved for that age group.

Cut 3 (11) “…as well.”

A House Health And Welfare Committee meeting is underway, receiving public input from the governor’s plan to add the COVID vaccine to required shots. Attorney General Jeff Landy says it’s an overreach of the Department of Health because they are also dictating who can attend K-12 public schools.

Cut 10 (07)  “…0f Health”

Parents have the ability to request permission for their child to opt out of the vaccine requirement for any of the vaccines on the shot list for schools.

 A special committee made up of state senators began hearings today on the use of force policies that State Police has in place. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 2 (32)…I’m Jeff Palermo.”  

A cruise ship carrying at least 17 passengers and crew members with breakthrough COVID infections when it docked in New Orleans has set sail again with new passengers. Nine crew members and eight passengers were infected when the Norwegian Breakaway arrived on Sunday according to the Louisiana Department of Health.

Governor Edwards wants to add the COVID vaccine to the list of shots to attend public schools K-12 and higher education. But it’s garnered opposition at the House Health and Welfare Committee. Brooke Thorington has more

Cut 1 (34) “…I’m Brooke Thorington.”

The Omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus is showing up in more and more places. Mississippi is reporting a case of Omicron where the individual was fully vaccinated against the coronavirus.

Hurricane victims from 2020 and 2021 continue to struggle with insurance companies on getting paid for their storm damage claims. Houma Senator Mike Fesi says he expects a lot of legislation will be considered in the 2022 regular session on how they can force insurance companies to provide timely claim responses.

Cut 7 (10) “…much trouble.”  

The Senate Select Committee on State Police Oversight held its first meeting today. The senators are reviewing L-S-P’s use of force policies as the state agency has come under fire after several documented cases of Troopers beating up Black motorists. Colonel Lamar Davis says several changes have been made since his appointment, but unfortunately, some of the changes can’t take place overnight…

Cut 13 (10) “…those things.”

Davis has headed up the LSP for just over a year.

Governor Edwards wants to add the COVID vaccine to the list of shots to attend public schools K-12 and higher education. But opponents to such a move voiced their concerns at today’s House Health and Welfare Committee. Brooke Thorington has more.

Cut 1 (34) “…I’m Brooke Thorington.”

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A special committee made up of state senators began hearings today on the use of force policies that State Police has in place. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 2 (32)…I’m Jeff Palermo.”  

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Governor John Bel Edwards wants to add the Covid vaccine to a list of required shots needed to attend K-12 schools and higher education. The new rule would initially only apply to students 16 and up at the start of the 2022 school year because it’s only FDA-approved for that age group.

Cut 3 (11) “…as well.”

The move is opposed by mostly GOP lawmakers who are gathering today for an oversight hearing to stop the proposal.

Edwards says because it’s been approved by the FDA for those 16 and older, the public needs to be reminded in order to receive such approval it’s been thoroughly tested.

Cut 4 (10) “…these populations.”

Edwards says but it’s also part of a larger effort to battle the pandemic.

Cut 5 (10) “…18 or below.”

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Hurricane victims from 2020 and 2021 continue to struggle with insurance companies on getting paid for their storm damage claims. Houma Senator Mike Fesi says many of his constituents can’t even a call back. Fesi says he’s told insurance providers a little communication is better than no communication at all…

 Cut 6 (11) “..biggest complaint.” 

Fesi says expects a lot of legislation will be considered in the 2022 regular session on how they can force insurance companies to provide timely claims. But he says they have to be careful because if you put too many regulations on insurance companies they won’t do business in Louisiana anymore…

Cut 7 (10) “…much trouble.”  

Fesi says his best advice for the time being for frustrated policyholders is to call the Louisiana Department of Insurance and voice your complaints…

Cut 8 (09) “…better satisfaction.”

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A House Health And Welfare Committee meeting is underway, receiving public input from the governor’s plan to add the COVID vaccine to the list of required shots needed to attend K-12 schools. Republican House Speaker Clay Schexnayder voiced his opposition to adding the COVID vaccine to attend schools.

Cut 9 (14) “…for schools.”

Attorney General Jeff Landy says the proposal of adding the vaccine to the shot schedule is an overreach of the Department of Health because they are also dictating who can attend K-12 public schools.

Cut 10 (07)  “…0f Health”

Anti-vaccine activist and attorney Bobby Kennedy Jr, a guest of Landy attended the hearing and told the committee instead of a four-year study, the Pfizer vaccine trial ended at six months and was given authorization by the FDA.

Cut  11 (14)  “..never know.”  

Dr. Kanter stated that’s Kennedy’s presentation of deaths and side effects of the vaccine was a gross misinterpretation of the truth.

______________________________________________

The Senate Select Committee on State Police Oversight held its first meeting today. The senators are reviewing L-S-P’s use of force policies as the state agency has come under fire after several documented cases of Troopers beating up Black motorists. Baton Rouge Senator Cleo Fields says 99-percent of the state’s Troopers do their job well, while one percent do not

Cut 12 (08) “…entire bunch”  

Colonel Lamar Davis was named the new Superintendent of State Police 13 months ago. He says several changes have been made since his appointment, but unfortunately, some of the changes can’t take place overnight…

Cut 13 (10) “…those things.”

Information gathered from this State Police Oversight Committee is expected to produce legislation that will be considered in the 2022 regular session. Lafayette Senator Gerald Boudreaux…

Cut 14 (10) “..do that.” 

Several high-ranking LSP officials were also on hand to testify. Boudreaux asked Lt. Colonel Doug Cain about how L-S-P leadership is attempting to change the culture within the department. Cain says they are educating Troopers that everyone has a different life background and consider that when dealing with the public…

Cut 15 (12) “…decision making.” 

Governor John Bel Edwards wants to add the Covid vaccine to a list of required shots needed to attend K-12 schools. The new rule would initially only apply to students 16 and up at the start of the 2022 school year. Edwards says but it’s also part of a larger effort to battle the pandemic.

Cut 5 (10) “…18 or below.”

A House Health And Welfare Committee meeting is underway, receiving public input from the governor’s plan for schools. Republican House Speaker Clay Schexnayder voiced his opposition to adding the COVID vaccine to attend schools.

Cut 9 (14) “…for schools.”

The Senate Select Committee on State Police Oversight held its first meeting today. The senators are reviewing L-S-P’s use of force policies as the state agency has come under fire after several documented cases of Troopers beating up Black motorists. Baton Rouge Senator Cleo Fields says 99-percent of the state’s Troopers do their job well, while one percent do not.

Cut 12 (08) “…entire bunch”  

Colonel Lamar Davis was named the new Superintendent of State Police 13 months ago. Committee Chair, Baton Rouge Representative Franklin Foil says they anticipate public input at their next oversite committee.

The first case of the COVID-19  Omicron variant has been detected in Louisiana and State Health Officer Dr. Joe Kanter stresses vaccinations and boosters.

Cut 1 (31) “…I’m Brooke Thorington.”

Hurricane victims from 2020 and 2021 continue to struggle with insurance companies on getting paid for their storm damage claims. Houma Senator Mike Fesi says many of his constituents can’t even get a call back.

 Cut 6 (11) “..biggest complaint.” 

Fesi says expects a lot of legislation will be considered in the 2022 regular session on how they can force insurance companies to provide timely claims.

The Senate Select Committee on State Police Oversight is holding its first meeting today and will hear from LSP Superintendent Colonel Lamar Davis. Baton Rouge Senator Franklin Foil says their primary goal will be to determine if legislation needs to be enacted to reduce excessive force among police officers and as a legislative branch, they have oversight authority.

Cut 21 (10) “…their policies.”

Congressman Troy Carter is proposing legislation that would erase student loan debt equal to that of any SBA loans taken out to recover from a disaster since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s called the ‘No Double Debt for Disaster Survivors Act”.

Cut 13 (07) “…have a restart.”

Stats show that the nation has nearly 43-million borrowers owing one-point-five-nine billion dollars in federal student loans.

Governor John Bel Edwards wants to add the Covid vaccine to a list of required shots needed to attend K-12 schools. The new rule would initially only apply to students 16 and up at the start of the 2022 school year because it’s only FDA-approved for that age group.

Cut 3 (12) “…as well.”

The move is opposed by mostly GOP lawmakers who are gathering today for an oversight hearing to stop the proposal.

The Senate Select Committee on State Police Oversight is holding its first meeting today and will hear from LSP Superintendent Colonel Lamar Davis about policies to address excessive force. Baton Rouge Senator Franklin Foil says it could result in future legislation…

Cut 6 (12) “…allegations of excessive force.”

UL-Monroe is helping with the nursing shortage with a degree transfer program. Dr. Don Simpson, Dean of the ULM College of health sciences says those with an associate nursing degree can work on their Bachelor of Science of nursing at ULM and because it’s online, anyone from anywhere in Louisiana can apply…:

Cut  11 (08)  “…where they want to be.”  

Congressman Troy Carter is proposing legislation that would erase student loan debt equal to that of any SBA loans taken out to recover from a disaster since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s called the ‘No Double Debt for Disaster Survivors Act.” Carter compares the Act to the U.S. forgiving the indebtedness of countries.

Cut 14 (09)  “…on their feet.

Carter says forgiving student loan debt would provide immediate financial relief to millions of Americans.

The first case of the Omicron variant has been detected in Louisiana. The Louisiana Department of Health says the individual lives in the greater New Orleans area and recently traveled within the US. State Health Officer Dr. Joe Kanter says there are still a lot of unknowns with this variant…:
Cut 8 (10) “…fully vaccinated.”
Until there’s more data, Kanter says it’s hard to predict what kind of impact the Omicron variant will have in Louisiana. Officials are addressing an outbreak of the virus on a cruise ship that docked in New Orleans Sunday. 17 cases were identified on the ship including one of a crew member suspected of being the Omicron variant.

Governor John Bel Edwards wants to add the Covid vaccine to a list of required shots needed to attend K-12 schools, which is opposed by mostly GOP lawmakers who are gathering today for an oversight hearing to stop the proposal. The new rule would initially only apply to students 16 and up at the start of the 2022 school year.

A Louisiana Congressman is introducing a bill that would erase student loan debt for survivors of disasters who also took out an SBA loan during recovery efforts:
Cut 3 (35) “I’m Dave Brannen”

LSU football will have another game this season as they will play in the Texas Bowl in Houston against Kansas State on January 4th. UL-Lafayette will face Marshall in the New Orleans Bowl on December 18th.