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What’s the status of the federal COVID-19 vaccine mandate?

The COVID-19 vaccine mandate is on hold indefinitely because of legal challenges, but employers can still require the shots.

Lawmakers outline insurance complaints after Hurricane Ida

Slow responses to damage claims. Constant switch-ups of insurance adjusters assessing the destruction. Low payment offers forcing people unnecessarily into litigation to get a fair deal.

Louisiana judge halts vaccine mandate for health care workers nationwide

A federal judge in Louisiana on Tuesday issued a ruling blocking nationwide the Biden...

With judge retiring, St. George lawsuit may be heard by appointed commissioner

The district court hearing a lawsuit challenging the incorporation of St. George in East Baton Rouge Parish may appoint an independent commissioner to fill in for the current judge who is retiring from the bench, the plaintiffs’ attorney says.

Judge blocks federal vaccine mandate for health care workers in 10 states

Enforcement of the Biden administration’s vaccine mandate for millions of health care workers was...

Creating a new majority-minority EBR council district may prove difficult

The growth of East Baton Rouge Parish’s minority population over the past decade doesn’t necessarily mean redistricting will result in a new Black-majority Metro Council district.

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State fire marshal employee misused more than $800,000, audit finds

The Louisiana Office of State Fire Marshal allegedly misused more than $800,000 between August 2020 and April 29, 2021, according to a report from the Louisiana legislative auditor.

Bernhard Capital utilities deal in question after N.C. city official raises allegations

A North Carolina city official has resigned her post while accusing her colleagues of conflicts of interest regarding a potential deal with Baton Rouge-based Bernhard Capital Partners.

Louisiana Motor Truck Association joins suit over vaccine mandate

The Louisiana trucking industry has joined a suit contesting President Joe Biden’s vaccine policy that requires private sector employers with over 100 employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, reports Logistics Management magazine.

Jeff Landry among AGs challenging vaccination rule for health care providers

Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry announced this morning he has filed a lawsuit against a new Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services rule that mandates COVID-19 vaccines for employees, which he says will cause a health care shortage.