 BY DOUG GRAHAM | Staff writer Jeff Landry has had an eventful time over the past month, showcasing Louisiana — and himself — in both Washington and New Orleans. The governor traveled to the nation's capital at least four times to join a crowd of conservatives trying to impress President Donald Trump and his inner circle. He also played a high-profile role as the Super Bowl brought the rich, famous and powerful to Louisiana. "He was everywhere in town. I ran into him at so many stops," said U.S. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise. Landry has dismissed suggestions he is taking opportunities to promote himself: “My brand is Louisiana. How would it be about Jeff Landry and not be about the state?” Read more about the governor's busy schedule and how it could impact his future.
Louisiana state health workers have been ordered to end long-standing mass vaccination efforts, and they are now banned from promoting seasonal vaccines. Louisiana Surgeon General Ralph Abraham issued those directives on Thursday. In recent weeks, the Louisiana Health Department has discouraged promoting flu, COVID-19 and mpox vaccines verbally, according to the employees and reporting from NPR. Read about Abraham's explanation for his actions.
Days after winning the Super Bowl with the Philadelphia Eagles, Kellen Moore was introduced Thursday as the New Orleans Saints' next head coach. Moore laid out his vision for how he plans to turn the franchise into a winner once again. detailing how he wants to build a “smart, fast and physical” squad. Read more about Moore's vision for the Saints. | 
