Louisiana Senate

Public Health

Louisiana lawmakers, advocates and residents urge Congress not to cut Medicaid

Drew Hawkins

State lawmakers — both Republican and Democrat — are sounding the alarm on proposed cuts that could strip Medicaid coverage from nearly 190,000 Louisianans.
Politics

Bill banning fluoride in Louisiana’s public water systems clears Senate committee

Drew Hawkins

SB 2 proponents presented unfounded links between the levels of fluoride in drinking water and autism, low IQ and thyroid problems at the hearing. The bill is strongly opposed by health experts and dentists.