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Car Insurance Bills Heard in Senate Committee Today
The Senate Insurance Committee voted on insurance bills dealing with setting and increasing rates based on gender, credit score rating, and widowed or veteran status.
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.
La. Tourism: From Breaking Records to Struggling to Survive
After a record breaking 53.2 million people visited Louisiana in 2019 the state is scrambling to save the tourism industry.
Miguez Files Resolution to Suspend Governor’s Stay at Home Order
The House Republican Caucus Chairman has filed a resolution to suspend the Governor’s ability to declare a public health emergency as it relates to the coronavirus.
Louisiana Ramps up Contact Tracing
The state is ramping up COVID-19 contact tracing this month and that means you may be getting a call from a health official if you or someone close to you tests positive.
Edwards: La. Needs to Meet Minimum Testing Capacity
Governor John Bel Edwards says the state is ramping up COVID testing capacity with the goal of being able to perform 200,000 tests in a month by May.
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.
Education Survey Finds Quarter of Students Do Not Have Computers
The state Department of Education releases a survey that finds all 69 public school districts are offering some level of distance education while campuses are closed.
Survey Shows Struggles of Crawfish Industry During COVID-19
A survey of crawfish producers shows the decreased demand for their crop has pummeled the industry at a time when producers usually make their most money.
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.