\n\t\tLouisiana Secretary of State bans TikTok on work phones\t<\/a>
\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n\u201cWe\u2019ll spend the time between now and April working with the Commissioner and with legislators to determine what that amount of funding should be,\u201d Gov. Edwards said.<\/p>\n
In other legislation, Edwards plans to ask lawmakers to pass an amended version of the abortion laws that have exceptions for rape and incest.<\/p>\n
The governor also reflected on the COVID pandemic and how the state has made strides. This time last year the major omicron surge was filling up hospitals. Edwards said while COVID is still around, the flu has been rampant this year and urged people to get their flu shots.<\/p>\n
The regular legislative session begins on April 10, 2023.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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