Louisiana Health

Louisiana Man Admits Guilt in Medicare Fraud Scheme

News Summary Michael L. Riggins, a West Monroe resident, pleaded guilty to health care fraud, admitting to a conspiracy that…

3 days ago

Saharan Dust Plume Sweeps Across the Caribbean and U.S.

News Summary A significant Sahara dust plume is affecting the Caribbean and is expected to reach southern states in the…

6 days ago

Environmental Crisis Unfolds from Oil Well Release in Louisiana

News Summary An uncontrolled release from an aging oil well near Garden Island Bay, Louisiana, has led to significant environmental…

2 weeks ago

Significant Fish Kill Event in New Orleans’ Beaver Park Pond

News Summary In August 2017, New Orleans experienced a troubling fish kill event in Beaver Park pond, sparking concerns among…

2 weeks ago

Lawsuit Challenges Louisiana Air Monitoring Law

News Summary Environmental advocacy groups in Louisiana have filed a federal lawsuit against the Louisiana Community Air Monitoring Reliability Act,…

2 weeks ago

Louisiana Senate Advances Bill to Criminalize Kratom

News Summary The Louisiana Senate passed Senate Bill 154 (SB 154) to criminalize kratom, a plant with stimulant and opioid-like…

3 weeks ago

Louisiana House Passes Legislation Expanding Abortion Liability

News Summary The Louisiana House of Representatives has passed House Bill 575, expanding legal liability in abortion cases. The legislation…

3 weeks ago

Denka Suspends Operations at Louisiana Facility Amid Health Concerns

News Summary Denka, a Japanese petrochemical company, has indefinitely suspended operations at its synthetic rubber facility in St. John the…

4 weeks ago

New Orleans Audit Questions Spending on Homeless Services

News Summary A recent audit by the Louisiana Legislative Auditor raises serious concerns about the financial management and transparency of…

4 weeks ago

Prairieville Woman Charged with Medicaid Fraud

News Summary Priscilla Jackson, a 40-year-old from Prairieville, faces felony charges for allegedly defrauding Medicaid and SNAP programs of over…

4 weeks ago