The Louisiana House overwhelmingly passed legislation on Thursday that would prohibit transgender athletes from competing on girls' sports teams in Louisiana schools.
Governor John Bel Edwards is encouraging operators of Louisiana restaurants, bars, catering companies and other food-related establishments to register for the U.S. Small Business Administration's new Restaurant Revitalization Fund.
Governor John Bel Edwards said Monday that he will not back any bills that would restrict transgender athletes or other proposals that would restrict minors who are seeking transgender treatments.
Tucked into the American Rescue Act that was recently signed into law is a requirement that says states that accept aid are restricted from cutting taxes through 2024. Attorney General Jeff Landry joined other Republican AG’s in opposing the tax cut limitation.
In a press conference today, Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards said that Louisiana needs to continue mitigating the risk of spreading COVID-19 through all of the measures that are currently in place.
In the midst of a crazy day in the news, Governor Edwards held a press conference to address the state of Louisiana on COVID-19. The Governor of Louisiana expressed how he is "fed up" with people who are still not following mitigation measures.