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Edwards Urging State to Not Repeat Mistakes of Memorial Day
Governor Edwards says our current escalation in COVID cases began almost exactly two weeks after Memorial Day and he wants residents to avoid a repeat for the 4th of July.
Senator Bill Cassidy Accused of Using Campaign Funds for Club Membership Dues
Campaign finance reports show Senator Bill Cassidy has used more than $5,500 in money raised for his campaigns to pay for membership dues at exclusive social clubs dating back to 2014.
Texas/Louisiana Border Shutdown RECOMMENDED by New Orleans Lawmaker
New Orleans Senator Troy Carter is suggesting Louisiana should put some regulations into place for travelers coming into the state from Texas and other hot spots following an uptick in COVID-19 cases.
Governor Expects Schools to Open on Time for Fall Semester
Governor Edwards expects campuses of K-12 schools, as well as colleges and universities, to reopen in August. Edwards says the latest COVID-19 metrics concerning young people is concerning as to how that will impact heading back to school.
Saharan Dust Cloud Set to Arrive in Louisiana on Wednesday
A cloud of Saharan dust is crossing the Atlantic and is set to arrive in Louisiana by Wednesday, bringing with it more COVID-19 concerns.
Partial Reopening of Casinos Results in $70 Million in May Revenue
The numbers are out regarding casino revenue in the month of May and the grand total is $70 million.
New Orleans Police Fire Tear Gas into Protest
New Orleans Police fired tear gas into George Floyd protestors last night after the crowd allegedly began planning to assault a line of officers.
GOHSEP says Hurricane Prep Plans will be Altered Due to COVID-19
Today marks the official start of the 2020 hurricane season and the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness wants you to get prepared for a projected busy season.
Unemployment Benefits Paid to 404,000 Louisianans Since March 22nd
The Louisiana Workforce Commission has paid over a billion dollars in unemployment payments since March 22nd.
Requirements Announced as Restaurants Prepare to Open Outdoor Dining
Beginning Friday, restaurants with existing outdoor seating across the state can allow customers to eat on-site.
Trump & Edwards Meet as Louisiana GOP Leaders Consider Rare Step
Governor Edwards met with President Donald Trump Wednesday in the Oval Office and afterwards praised the federal government’s commitment to supply Louisiana with enough test kits so that it can test at least 200,000 individuals a month for the coronavirus.
UL Lafayette Student’s Face Mask Sewing Project Gets National Attention
Sewing with Savoie founder Christine Savoie says requests for masks have picked up with the CDC now recommending wearing a face covering when in public.
Edwards: Protests Won’t Change My Mind on Stay-at-Home Order
A protest over the state’s stay at home order is planned for Saturday at the Louisiana State Capitol.
Childcare Providers Encouraged to Apply for Federal Funding
The Louisiana Department of Education will award nearly $10 million to childcare providers who are hurting for cash during the coronavirus shutdown. The money comes courtesy of the CARES Act.
Education Officials Provide Local School Districts with Grading Details
Historically, school systems used assessments to determine promotion to the next grade for students. Assistant state superintendent Ken Bradford says this year, the Department of Education is advising districts to use other tools.
Fund Created for Struggling Bar Owners
The Louisiana Hospitality Foundation is raising money to help bar owners stay afloat and keep your favorite local watering hole alive through the COVID Crisis.
Louisiana K-12 School Closures to Continue Because of Virus
Gov. John Bel Edwards is keeping K-12 public school campuses shuttered through the remainder of the academic year because of the coronavirus.
Nungesser Lays out Ideas for Reopening Restaurants
Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser says the state is working on a set of guidelines to potentially get restaurants and other service industry businesses open in May.
LSU Health Shreveport Recruiting Plasma Donors of Recovered COVID-19 Patients
The hospital is 1 of 3 medical facilities in the nation recruiting plasma donors from people who have recovered from COVID-19 to treat critically ill patients.
Lost Jobs Create Eviction Worries: What Tenants Need to Know
Landlords may not be able to legally evict tenants due to Louisiana’s stay-at-home order through April 30th, but that does not excuse someone from paying rent.