(AP) — OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma reached a settlement Thursday over its role in the nation’s deadly opioid crisis that includes U.S. states and thousands of local governments, with the Sackler family members who own the company boosting their cash contribution to as much as $6 billion.
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is signaling an election-year shift to the center, embracing a strategy he hopes will protect fragile Democratic majorities in Congress. But he’s risking a revolt from key voices across his party’s sprawling coalition.
WASHINGTON (AP) — A bill that would dramatically boost health care services and disability benefits for veterans exposed to toxic burn pits in Iraq and Afghanistan won approval Thursday in the House.
Marjorie Broussard (clockwise from top left), Kay Prudhomme, Helen Vital and Alice Drake work out at the Jeff Davis Parish Council on Aging COA) gym, which is open Monday-Thursday from 8 a.m. until noon. Daily News photos by Erin Hargrave
BATON ROUGE — A rum distillery in Lacassine, Bayou Rum, was recently recognized for its contribution to the community, as well as economic development in the parish.