by Nolan Mckendry - The Center Square

(The Center Square) — A Louisiana senator called for the repeal of a law backed by state Attorney General Liz Murrill after health care providers raised concerns that new criminal background check requirements are making it harder to hire workers, particularly in rural communities.

Earlier this year, the Legislature changed how criminal background checks are conducted for certain health care workers, including nursing assistants and other employees who provide direct patient care.