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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.
Senate Approves Less Expansive Tort Reform Effort
The Senate passes lawsuit reform legislation that supporters believe may help lower auto insurance rates.
Bill Cassidy: Changes Needed for Unemployment Benefits
Senator Bill Cassidy says Congress is working on another round of federal economic relief but feels the $600 a week federal unemployment benefit must be changed.
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.
Gulf Dead Zone Estimated to be 7th Largest on Record this Year
The 2020 Dead Zone in the Gulf of Mexico is projected to be four times larger this year than the Hypoxia Action Plan goal established 19 years ago called for.
Louisiana’s New Superintendent of Education Begins Job Today
It’s the first day on the new job for Louisiana’s new Superintendent of Education Cade Brumley who will oversee public schools following the departure of John White.
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.
Effective, Non-vaccine COVID Treatment May be Ready by Fall
Former south Louisiana Congressman and international pharma lobby head Billy Tauzin believes there will be an effective, non-vaccine treatment for COVID-19 as early as September.
Tort Reform Bill Designed to Lower Auto Insurance Rates Advances
A Senate-backed tort reform bill that supporters say will lower auto insurance premiums is heading to the House floor after getting approval from the House Civil Law Committee.
Lawmakers to Tackle More than Budget in Upcoming Special Session
Lawmakers will consider a number of non-budgetary items in the June special session designed to provide financial relief for people and businesses suffering from the shutdown.
Louisiana Wins $190 Million from Feds to Expand COVID Testing
Early on in the pandemic, it could be hard to get a test even if you thought you were exposed, but Congressman Garret Graves says once this funding is applied that will no longer be the case.
Lawmakers Paid Per Diem During Period When Capitol was Closed
The Capitol may have been closed for 49 days but Louisiana lawmakers were still paid their $161 dollar daily per diem throughout that period.