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Child Care Centers to Receive Supplies to Ensure Healthy Reopening
The Louisiana Department of Education has announced every child care provider in the state will receive free supplies to help ensure a healthy reopening following the COVID-19 outbreak.
Second Named Storm, Bertha, Forms Before Hurricane Season
The second named storm of 2020, Tropical Storm Bertha, formed today off the coast of the Carolinas prior to the official start of the 2020 hurricane season beginning June 1st.
House Committee Approves Bill to Halt PARISH Coastal Lawsuits
The House Natural Resources Committee has approved legislation that would terminate lawsuits filed by parishes that seek compensation from oil companies for contributing to coastal land loss.
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.
Mail In Vote Bill Axed by Committee
A House committee shoots down a proposal allowing all registered voters in Louisiana to vote by mail.
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.
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.
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.
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.