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![Governor Edwards to Address Coronavirus Plans Today at 2:30](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2020/04/Screen-Shot-2020-04-13-at-4.49.47-PM.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Governor Edwards to Address Coronavirus Plans Today at 2:30
The current executive order from Governor Edwards is set to expire tomorrow. Today's press conference will clarify what is next for Louisiana.
![Governor Edwards Says Vaccinations Will Bring Us Back Together](http://townsquare.media/site/34/files/2021/02/GettyImages-545414414.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Governor Edwards Says Vaccinations Will Bring Us Back Together
Governor Edwards says if you want to return to crawfish boils and festivals you're going to want to roll up your sleeve and get vaccinated.
![Sen. Ted Cruz Asked to Wear Mask, Tells Reporter “You’re Welcome to Step Away”](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/05/GettyImages-527806054.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Sen. Ted Cruz Asked to Wear Mask, Tells Reporter “You’re Welcome to Step Away”
R-Texas Senator Ted Cruz is taking some heat for not wearing a face covering at a meeting with the press Wednesday.
![Wax Trump Replica Removed: People Kept Punching It](http://townsquare.media/site/252/files/2021/01/GettyImages-825587596.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Wax Trump Replica Removed: People Kept Punching It
Why can't people limit their political rage to the ballot box? Wasn't it enough just having had him voted out?
![State Legislator Wants to Get Rid of State & Local Taxes on Feminine Hygiene Products](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2021/03/RS34565_GettyImages-913028698.jpg?w=980&q=75)
State Legislator Wants to Get Rid of State & Local Taxes on Feminine Hygiene Products
Louisiana already considers water, food, and medicine to be essential, which is why you don't pay taxes on those products. Freeman wants items like tampons and diapers added to that list.
![Louisiana Lottery Announces Big Win for Louisiana’s Schools](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2021/03/Louisiana-Lottery-Building.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Louisiana Lottery Announces Big Win for Louisiana’s Schools
Since casinos and video poker truck stops were closed because of COVID, the Lottery had one of its best years ever.
![See What’s On Your Ballot Before Voting](http://townsquare.media/site/34/files/2020/11/GettyImages-1229440323.jpg?w=980&q=75)
See What’s On Your Ballot Before Voting
Residents in five parishes will be going to the polls.
![Louisiana Governor Says Mask Mandate Not Ending Anytime Soon](http://townsquare.media/site/180/files/2020/05/GettyImages-577085160.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Louisiana Governor Says Mask Mandate Not Ending Anytime Soon
Governor John Bel Edwards offers a very simple explanation as to why the mandate won't be dropped anytime soon.
![Biden Cancels Scheduled Sale of Gulf Oil Leases](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2016/04/103216149.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Biden Cancels Scheduled Sale of Gulf Oil Leases
Nearly 80 million acres of oil and gas leases were set to be sold in New Orleans tomorrow before the President cancelled the sale.
![Louisiana Restaurants and Bars to Benefit from Biden Relief Bill](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2013/02/57241165.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Louisiana Restaurants and Bars to Benefit from Biden Relief Bill
Restauranteurs and bar owners will want to be a part of an online seminar on Monday explaining how to qualify for their share of the federal funds.
![Louisiana Treasurer Schroder Opts Out of COVID Vaccine](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2021/03/John-Schroder-Louisiana-Treasurer-treasury-la-gov.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Louisiana Treasurer Schroder Opts Out of COVID Vaccine
John Schroder, a COVID survivor, explains his reasoning as to why he is opting out of getting a coronavirus vaccination.
![KPEL Poll: Will You Wear A Mask When Mandate Is Lifted?](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2020/12/GettyImages-1256156603.jpg?w=980&q=75)
KPEL Poll: Will You Wear A Mask When Mandate Is Lifted?
Vote now and leave a comment on Facebook.
![AUDIO: Lafayette Government, Businesses Creating Mask Compliance Directory](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2021/02/Nanette-Cook.jpg?w=980&q=75)
AUDIO: Lafayette Government, Businesses Creating Mask Compliance Directory
Nanette Cook also discusses the Protect the City Committee and why she had a change of heart about a citywide mask mandate.
![Filing Your Tax Returns Early Could Cost You $1400 in Stimulus Money](http://townsquare.media/site/29/files/2021/02/GettyImages-1229209014.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Filing Your Tax Returns Early Could Cost You $1400 in Stimulus Money
Filing your tax returns early could make you ineligible for the upcoming third stimulus check.
![Lafayette Council To Appoint “Save The City” Committee Members](http://townsquare.media/site/29/files/2019/11/LCG-Building-Facebook-e1463595711193.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Lafayette Council To Appoint “Save The City” Committee Members
Nineteen people applied for two at-large positions.
![Officials In Arkansas Introduce Bill That Would Ban Transgender Students From Being On Women’s Sports Teams](http://townsquare.media/site/34/files/2021/02/Leslie-Rutledge.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Officials In Arkansas Introduce Bill That Would Ban Transgender Students From Being On Women’s Sports Teams
The Attorney General in Arkansas announced that new legislation has been proposed that would keep transgender students off of women's sports teams in K-12 schools. The bill comes in response to President Biden's recent executive order intended to combat discrimination when it comes to sexual orientation and gender identity.
![Lafayette Police Won’t Enforce State Mask Mandate](http://townsquare.media/site/182/files/2021/01/GettyImages-1228300259.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Lafayette Police Won’t Enforce State Mask Mandate
Chief Glover says his officers would enforce a local mandate but they are currently not enforcing the statewide mask mandate.
![Governor Edwards Blasts Lafayette Leadership](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2021/02/Screen-Shot-2021-02-19-at-12.46.10-PM.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Governor Edwards Blasts Lafayette Leadership
Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards expressed his disappointment in how Lafayette leadership is responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.
![Gov Edwards Requests Emergency Declaration for Winter Weather](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2020/04/Screen-Shot-2020-04-13-at-4.49.47-PM.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Gov Edwards Requests Emergency Declaration for Winter Weather
Once again Louisiana's Governor is asking for federal assistance in yet another natural disaster in the state.
![Democratic Congressman Sues Trump Over Role In Capitol Riot](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2021/02/bennie_thompson_official_photo-e1613489716849.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Democratic Congressman Sues Trump Over Role In Capitol Riot
The lawsuit is part of an expected wave of litigation over the January 6 riot.