Governor Edwards

In the midst of a crazy day in the news, Governor Edwards held a press conference to address the state of Louisiana on COVID-19. The Governor of Louisiana expressed how he is "fed up" with people who are still not following mitigation measures.

Gov. John Bel Edwards is seeking to convey hope about a coronavirus vaccine while stressing the imminent threat of Louisiana’s current virus surge.

The Louisiana Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control sent out a press release today detailing an update as it pertains to the modified Phase 2 plan that Governor Edwards has put in place with COVID-19 cases rise across the state.

The oldest-known living World War II veteran calls New Orleans home and was recently featured on 'CBS This Morning'. The story details how the 111-year-old took advantage of a birthday phone call from Governor Edwards in order to get his leaky-roof fixed.

Former Louisiana Governor Edwin W. Edwards has been re-admitted to the hospital.
 
Former Gov. Edwin Edwards is back in the hospital Wednesday and is being treated for pneumonia, according to The Advocate. https://t.co/OypEIngupT
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A family spokesperson told the media that the former governor was experiencing breathing issues.

A Louisiana judge has rejected an effort by Republican state House members to force an end to Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards' coronavirus restrictions.

The Legislative Petition would put an end to all COVID restrictions in the state.

Governor Edwards announced the Phase 3 guidelines for Louisiana at a press conference today. He later went to Twitter to deliver more information on his announcement and also is urging people to be realistic as Phase 3 may be where Louisiana stays until a vaccine is widely available.

The State of Louisiana's request for a Major Disaster Declaration has been approved by President Donald Trump. The declaration will allow Louisiana to get federal aid in the aftermath of Hurricane Laura.

The Governor makes it sound like we'll be in Phase 2 for a while.

During Governor John Bel Edwards' press conference on Tuesday, he announced that he will be extending Louisiana's stay in Phase 2 for another two weeks.