A new lab-made antibody has been approved to protect babies against a respiratory virus and it’s expected to be available this fall, according to the CDC. Teiko Foxx has more…
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Two candidates have qualified so far to replace outgoing Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon, who’s not seeking reelection. Brooke Thorington has more.
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The frontrunner in the governor’s race, Jeff Landry, is expected to qualify for the October 14th primary today. Three of his main opponents signed up for the race yesterday. Jeff Palermo has more…
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The CDC has approved a new vaccine, Nirsevimab, for infants to ward off the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) that sends tens of thousands of children to the hospital every year. LSU Health Science Center Assistant Professor, Doctor Cory Hebert says infants and older babies are at higher risk…
The new vaccine has been shown to reduce the risk of both hospitalizations and healthcare visits for RSV in infants by 80 percent. RSV causes respiratory distress in infants. Hebert says the virus is transmissible and in worst cases, it can be fatal.
The vaccine was approved by FDA last year. Hebert says this new immunization means there’s a life-saving product available to protect babies against RSV. He says one dose is recommended for the first season…
Nirsevimab is expected to be available this fall.
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In the race for Insurance Commissioner, Republican Tim Temple, and Democrat Rich Weaver, both of Baton Rouge, have qualified for the October 14th primary. This is Temple’s second run for the office and Weaver’s first. Temple says competition is vital to address the ongoing insurance crisis and he wants to reexamine the best way to incentivize more carriers to write policies in Louisiana.
When asked how to attract more insurance carriers to the state Weaver agrees that increased competition will help address the issue.
Temple says changes must be made to the regulatory, statutory, and legal environments in Louisiana. He questions the success of the current Insure Louisiana Incentive Program, because it allocated taxpayer dollars to insurance providers already writing policies in Louisiana
Longtime Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon, who’s served 17 years at the helm announced earlier this year he’s not seeking reelection.
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Democrat Dustin Granger and Republicans Scott McKnight and former Congressman John Fleming have qualified to run for State Treasurer.
Granger says the state treasurer is a fiduciary of the state and is constitutionally required to be honest. He questions why his opponents and other politicians play political games.
McKnight was asked if a bank offered a better return on investment than others but yet he disagreed with their political stance would he still do business with them. He says he would not go against the values of the people of Louisiana, but he also has a fiduciary responsibility.
Flemming, who worked in the Trump administration says the job of treasure is to preserve and secure taxpayers’ dollars…
Incumbent Treasure John Schroder is running for governor.
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The candidates for governor are promising a better Louisiana if elected. We heard from three of the main candidates during the first day of qualifying. Republican State Treasurer John Schroder laid out his priorities shortly after filing the paperwork to put his name on the October 14th ballot…
Former state transportation secretary Shawn Wilson, the lone major Democrat in the race, says he wants to represent the interests of all Louisianans
Lake Charles attorney Hunter Lundy believes his status as an independent will appeal to voters who are tired for party politics. He also believes he can bring real change. He says a few of his opponents like Jeff Landry, Shawn Wilson and Stephen Waguespack can not do…
Republicans Jeff Landry and Sharon Hewitt are set to qualify today, while two more GOP hopefuls will qualify on Thursday, Richard Nelson and Stephen Waguespack.
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We are 25 days away from LSU’s season opener against Florida State. Who will start at cornerback is a big question mark? Coach Brian Kelly likes what he’s seen from Duce Chestnut, a transfer from Syracuse. Chestnut was a two-year starter for the Orange and a two-time All ACC selection. Here’s Kelly’s evaluation of Duce…
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Jimmy Lindsey, who was hired to be the defensive line coach, is still away from the team. He was hospitalized just before preseason camp started, but Kelly says he’s making progress. John Jancek moved from special teams coach to D-Line coach and Kelly says former UCONN head coach Bob Diacco is doing a good job with special teams.
The running back room for LSU is deeper and more talented than most years, and the question is who is going to come out with the most playing time among eight scholarship players. Kelly says that it will work itself out.
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Former LSU and Lutcher High School wide receiver Jontre Kirkland tried out for the Saints and he’s getting a look during training camp. He says it would mean the world to him to make his hometown team.
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Kirkland also says why he likes Pete Carmichael’s offense in New Orleans.