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![COVID-related Lawsuit Ideas Rejected](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2014/08/Gavel.jpg?w=980&q=75)
COVID-related Lawsuit Ideas Rejected
The Louisiana House has overwhelmingly voted to give K-12 schools and colleges sweeping protections against civil lawsuits from students and teachers who contract an infectious disease, including COVID-19, while a federal judge has thrown out a lawsuit challenging Louisiana’s emergency plan for its July presidential primary and August municipal elections.
![Family Questions Lack of Hate Crime Charge in Lafayette Stabbing](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2020/02/Lafayette_Police_Car_tight_side_Photo_by_Ken_Romero11.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Family Questions Lack of Hate Crime Charge in Lafayette Stabbing
The family of Holden White who was stabbed over the weekend is calling the assault a hate crime, but Lafayette police say there’s no evidence to support that.
![Louisiana Governor, Treasurer Reach Unclaimed Property Deal](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2017/11/John-Schroder-Youtube-Image.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Louisiana Governor, Treasurer Reach Unclaimed Property Deal
Gov. John Bel Edwards’ administration and Treasurer John Schroder have struck an agreement ending a three-year dispute over Louisiana’s unclaimed property money.
![$24M in Virus Refunds Planned to Louisiana College Students](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2011/04/UL-Lafayette-Martin-Hall.jpg?w=980&q=75)
$24M in Virus Refunds Planned to Louisiana College Students
Louisiana colleges are returning at least $24 million to students because the academic year was interrupted by the coronavirus outbreak.
![Jean Kennedy Smith, Last Sibling Of JFK, Had Died](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2020/06/GettyImages-108201166.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Jean Kennedy Smith, Last Sibling Of JFK, Had Died
She was the eighth of nine children born to Rose and Joe Kennedy.
![Officer Who Shot Rayshard Brooks Charged with Felony Murder](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2015/06/Courtroom-iStock-e1462244813110.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Officer Who Shot Rayshard Brooks Charged with Felony Murder
The Atlanta officer who fatally shot Rayshard Brooks in the back after the fleeing man pointed a stun gun in his direction is going to be charged with felony murder and 10 other crimes.
![Superdome Renovation Crew Has 32 COVID-19 Cases](http://townsquare.media/site/34/files/2020/01/GettyImages-457906528.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Superdome Renovation Crew Has 32 COVID-19 Cases
Superdome officials say positive COVID-19 tests have come back for 32 workers contracted to perform renovations at the stadium in New Orleans.
![$250 Payment Proposed for Louisiana’s Front-line Workers](http://townsquare.media/site/180/files/2020/05/GettyImages-1226430218.jpg?w=980&q=75)
$250 Payment Proposed for Louisiana’s Front-line Workers
State lawmakers are considering a proposal to give grocery store employees, nurses, bus drivers and other front-line workers who stayed on their jobs in the early days of Louisiana’s coronavirus outbreak a one-time $250 payment.
![Louisiana Businesses to be Shielded from Most Virus Lawsuits](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2012/05/tgi-fridays.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Louisiana Businesses to be Shielded from Most Virus Lawsuits
Louisiana businesses are receiving state protection from most lawsuits involving COVID-19 deaths or injuries.
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Trump Signs Executive Order on Police Reform
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order on policing following weeks of national protests after the death of George Floyd.
![Officer Charged in Floyd’s Death Held on $1 Million Bond](http://townsquare.media/site/34/files/2020/05/GettyImages-1215628243.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Officer Charged in Floyd’s Death Held on $1 Million Bond
Meanwhile, the body of George Floyd arrived at a church in Houston for a final public memorial.
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Floyd to be Eulogized in Minneapolis Memorial, First of 3 (VIDEO)
Mourners are converging in Minneapolis to memorialize George Floyd, whose death at the hands of a police officer sparked national protests on racial injustice.
![Obama Steps Out as Nation Confronts Confluence of Crises](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2016/08/President-Obama-cries-at-press-conference.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Obama Steps Out as Nation Confronts Confluence of Crises
Former President Barack Obama is taking on an increasingly public role as the nation confronts a confluence of historic crises that has exposed deep racial and socioeconomic inequalities in America and reshaped the November election.
![Murder Charge Upgraded in Floyd Case, 3 Other Cops Charged](http://townsquare.media/site/34/files/2020/05/GettyImages-1215628243.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Murder Charge Upgraded in Floyd Case, 3 Other Cops Charged
Prosecutors are charging a Minneapolis police officer accused of pressing his knee against George Floyd’s neck with second-degree murder, and for the first time are leveling charges against three other officers.
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Tropical Storm Cristobal Makes Landfall in Mexico
Tropical Storm Cristobal is expected to get back into the Gulf of Mexico and start heading north on Friday. State Climatologist Barry Keim says a landfall along the Louisiana coast is possible Sunday night or early Monday morning.
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Tropical Storm Cristobal Forms, Flood Threat for Mexico
Tropical Storm Cristobal has formed in the southern Gulf of Mexico and it threatens to bring deadly flooding in parts of southern Mexico and Central America.
![Family Autopsy: Floyd Asphyxiated by Sustained Pressure](http://townsquare.media/site/34/files/2020/05/GettyImages-1215628243.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Family Autopsy: Floyd Asphyxiated by Sustained Pressure
The family of George Floyd says an independent autopsy has found that he died of asphyxiation from sustained pressure on his back and neck.
![Louisiana Lawmakers Finishing Regular Session Without Budget, Ready for Another](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/04/Louisiana-State-Capitol-Photo-by-Chris-GraythenGetty-Images-280x30011.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Louisiana Lawmakers Finishing Regular Session Without Budget, Ready for Another
State legislators are punting completion of next year’s budget to another special session.
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$30B-plus Louisiana Operating Budget Receives House Support
The Louisiana House has backed a $30 billion-plus spending plan for next year that uses federal coronavirus aid to keep programs and services on an even keel despite the pandemic.
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Salary Set for New Louisiana Education Superintendent
Louisiana’s new state education superintendent will receive a $285,000 salary. Cade Brumley's pay plan was approved Tuesday by state lawmakers.