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Lafayette Predicts Budget Shortfall Due to Virus
The Lafayette Economic Development Authority said Monday the city could see a 35% reduction in tax revenue this year. That's about a $10 million hit.
Oil Price Goes Negative as Demand Collapses; Stocks Dip
Oil prices plunged below zero on Monday as demand for energy collapses amid the coronavirus pandemic and traders didn’t want to get stuck owning crude oil with nowhere to store it.
Oil Prices Plummet Again
Economic data continues to show heavy damage to growth.
President Trump Unveils Phased Approach to Reopening Economy
New White House guidelines outline a phased approach to restoring normal commerce and services, but only for places with strong testing and seeing a decrease in COVID-19 cases.
Edwards: ‘Too Early to Know’ When Louisiana Can Relax Orders
Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards says “it's just too early to know” when the state can begin loosening social distancing mandates.
Louisiana Presidential Primary Pushed Back Again, to July 11
Gov. John Bel Edwards has again delayed Louisiana’s presidential primary because of the coronavirus, this time to July 11.
Governor To Create Task Force On Virus’s Racial Disparities
African Americans account for one-third of Louisiana's population, but they represent more than 70% of the state's deaths from COVID-19.
Edwards: K-12 Schools Likely to Stay Closed for School Year
Gov. John Bel Edwards says he’s likely to keep Louisiana’s K-12 public schools shuttered for the rest of the school year because of the coronavirus.
Bernie Sanders Drops Out Of Presidential Race
The Vermont senator’s announcement makes Biden the presumptive Democratic nominee to challenge President Donald Trump in November.
Governor Edwards: Louisiana May be Turning the Corner on Virus
Gov. John Bel Edwards says Louisiana is starting to see hospital admission and death rates that could suggest new infections are slowing.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson Moved to Intensive Care
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been moved to the intensive care unit of a London hospital after his coronavirus symptoms worsened.
Louisiana Waits on Ventilator Shipment as Virus Deaths Spike
Louisiana is waiting for a promised shipment of ventilators from the national stockpile to help care for its most fragile COVID-19 patients.
Louisiana Spillway May Open for Record 3rd consecutive Year
Federal authorities say they may have to open up a major flood control project on the Mississippi River to ease pressure on New Orleans levees.
Trump Extends Virus Guidelines, Braces US For Big Death Toll
On Sunday he extended the voluntary national shutdown for a month.
Trump Signs $2.2T Stimulus after Swift Congressional Votes
President Donald Trump has signed an unprecedented $2.2 trillion economic rescue package into law, after swift and near-unanimous action by Congress this week.
Florida Orders Louisiana Arrivals into Quarantine
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is ordering that anyone arriving in the state from Louisiana must self-quarantine because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Trump Hoping to See US Economy Reopened by Easter Amid Virus
President Donald Trump is weighing how to refine nationwide social-distancing guidelines to put some workers back on the job.
Edwards Seeks Federal Disaster Declaration for Louisiana
Louisiana's governor is asking the White House to declare a major disaster in his state to free up more direct federal aid to cope with the surging coronavirus outbreak.
COVID-19 UPDATE: 380 Cases, 10 Deaths in Louisiana
The state's total case number jumped to 380 Thursday afternoon, up from 280 a day earlier. The death toll stands at 10.
What Does 90-day Tax Payment Delay Mean for Filers?
The Trump administration has announced that most individuals and businesses will be allowed to delay paying their federal tax bills for 90 days as part of an emergency relief plan amid the coronavirus pandemic.