Locals in Louisiana might get to vote to remove or add fluoride to their water

By: Greg LaRose

Outlets: Louisiana Illuminator

Published: March 18, 2026

Words: 441

Last Updated: 2 days, 17 hours ago

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A new effort to remove fluoride from public drinking water supplies in Louisiana would allow local residents to vote on the matter, though dental professionals say it would be a step backwards in health care.

Changes made Wednesday to a bill Sen. Mike Fesi, R-Houma, has sponsored would create an avenue for local elections to either add or remove fluoride. Fesi’s proposal was originally similar to one he authored last year that would …

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