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Last update: 9 hours agoLouisiana Politics: The biggest local story is the GOP Senate primary today: Sen. Bill Cassidy is fighting for his political life against Trump-backed Rep. Julia Letlow and state Treasurer John Fleming, after Cassidy voted to convict Trump in the 2021 impeachment trial—setting up a high-stakes test of Trump’s “revenge” influence in Louisiana. Abortion Access: Across the country, abortion providers are bracing for the next legal fight after the Supreme Court temporarily kept nationwide access to the abortion pill mifepristone via mail and telehealth while lawsuits continue, including a Louisiana case targeting FDA rules. Medicaid Dollars: New federal Medicaid spending data show Leesville’s “medicine services and procedures” claims rose 5.9% in 2024, while Alexandria’s “procedures/professional services” jumped 29% and Gretna’s ambulance/transport claims climbed 30.2%. Public Health Watch: Mosquito season could be rough in major cities this summer, with experts warning of higher risk for disease spread. Sports Health: Missouri RB Ahmad Hardy is hoping to leave the hospital Monday after being shot in the leg, while Texas Rangers second baseman Josh Smith remains hospitalized with viral meningitis.
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