Some say the Governor is overstepping his authority by closing some businesses and limiting public gatherings. But during a coronavirus media briefing, Republican Attorney General Jeff Landry said John Bel Edwards has the authority.
“Some have asked me if the Governor has the authority to take certain actions like limiting the size of public gatherings, suspending legal deadlines and ordering restaurants and bars to their limit service. The short answer is yes,” said Landry.
Republican Congressman Clay Higgins has been extremely vocal about the Democratic Governor’s authority during the pandemic and a Central Church leader is openly defying the Governor with large church services. Landry says the Governor has the authority under the present situation.
“The Governor working with the Public Health Officer and the Secretary of the Department of Health has a board scope of authority in a public health care crisis such as this and it’s made to protect you the public,”
Landry also warned the public, especially seniors, that scam artists are taking advantage of the situation and preying on unsuspecting people.
“Scam artists are using online tools, the telephone, and even the mail to even trick people into spending their money. If you see something that concerns you, call our hotline,” says Landry.
That number is 1-800-351-4889
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