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How Louisiana’s new surgeon general wants to transform public health
Dr. Evelyn Griffin is pushing for more emphasis on wellness and prevention. She has also aligned with the MAHA movement in fighting government mandates and questioning the safety of some vaccines.
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Saxophone player David Lastie leaves lasting mark on New Orleans music
Lastie grew up in a musical family that included trumpeter Melvin Lastie and drummer Jessie Hill.
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Share your experiences with the public health system in Louisiana
The New York Times is examining how public health is changing in the state, from the whooping cough outbreak to vaccine policies, and we want to hear from you.
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9mTrump’s offshore wind crackdown reaches the Gulf of Mexico
A German company accepted a big federal payout to not build an offshore wind farm near Louisiana.
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3mMelvin Lastie helped rewrite industry rules for N.O. musicians
Melvin Lastie could play his horn while smoking a cigarette. Somehow, he created a sound that was smooth and sweet.
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13mPublic Service Commission will vote on revised transparency rule at September meeting; some groups still have concerns.
Electric companies, environmental groups have expressed concerns to the Public Service Commission about privacy and fairness as well as whether it could chill debate on utility regulatory matters.