Louisiana Health

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 months 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…

2 months 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…

2 months 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…

2 months 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…

2 months 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…

2 months ago

Marc Broussard Cuts Performance Short Due to Health Scare

News Summary Marc Broussard had to end his performance at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival early after suffering…

3 months ago

Louisiana Faces Alarming Drug Abuse and Mental Health Crisis

News Summary Louisiana is grappling with a significant rise in drug abuse and mental health issues, highlighted by alarming statistics…

3 months ago

Louisiana Senate Committee Advances Fluoride Regulation Bill

News Summary A Louisiana Senate committee has approved Senate Bill 2, which aims to tighten restrictions on fluoride in public…

3 months ago

Baton Rouge Legislators Address Kratom Regulation

News Summary In Baton Rouge, Louisiana, lawmakers are debating the regulation of kratom, an herbal substance sold widely over-the-counter. Two…

3 months ago