Author Archives: Jeff Palermo
Texas/Louisiana border shutdown recommended by a New Orleans lawmaker
New Orleans Senator Troy Carter is suggesting Louisiana should put some regulations into place for travelers coming into the state from Texas and other hotspots following an uptick in COVID-19 cases. ...
Jun 29, 2020 Kimberly Vardeman / CC
Supreme Court strikes down Louisiana law requiring admitting privileges for abortion doctors
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled against an abortion law passed in Louisiana requiring admitting privileges at a nearby hospital for abortion doctors. Monroe Senator Katrina Jackson authored the 2014 ...
Jun 29, 2020 FaceMePLS / CC
Could a vaccine for measles, mumps, and rubella help prevent the most severe complications of COVID-19?
A common childhood vaccine might help prevent severe lung inflammation and sepsis if a person is infected with COVID-19. LSU Health New Orleans researcher Dr. Paul Fidel suggests that live attenuated ...
Jun 29, 2020 Nathan Forget / CC
Advocates warn Louisiana set to see mass evictions in the coming months
Housing advocates warn Louisiana is likely to suffer a substantial wave of evictions after enhanced federal assistance for rent and unemployment ends July 31st. Center for Planning Excellence CEO Cami...
Jun 28, 2020 Eliazar Parra Cardenas / CC
School bus capacity capped at 50% under Phase Two; what does this mean for the upcoming school year?
If Louisiana is still in Phase Two when schools reopen in August then students who rely on a bus for transportation could be in a bind, because bus occupancy will be limited to 50 percent. State Super...
Jun 28, 2020 Louisiana State Superintendent of Education Cade Brumley
Legislation to give front line workers a 250-dollar check for hazard pay nears final legislative passage
Legislation that would provide grocery store workers, bus drivers, law enforcement personnel, and healthcare workers with a 250-dollar check is nearing final legislative passage. Alexandria Senator Ja...
Jun 27, 2020 Jeffrey Schwartz / CC
Governor pushing for more compliance from businesses in COVID-19 spread mitigation efforts
Governor Edwards is demanding businesses comply with coronavirus restrictions as the state reported another 1,300 cases today. Earlier this month, the governor loosened capacity restrictions on busine...
Jun 26, 2020
"Mr. Mardi Gras" Blaine Kern, Sr. dies at 93
Blaine Kern, Sr., who was widely considered Mr. Mardi Gras, has died. He was 93. Kern was the founder of Blaine Kern Artists, which designs, builds, and stages most of the region's largest carnival pa...
Jun 26, 2020 The Library of Congress / CC
UL System expects five percent drop in revenue for the coming fiscal year
The UL System is anticipating a five percent loss of revenue by the end of the 2021 fiscal year due to COVID-19 under the current likely scenario. UL System President Jim Henderson says they can absor...
Jun 26, 2020
AAA predicts a 15% decline in travel between July and September
COVID-19 is impacting summer travel. The AAA travel forecast shows Americans will take 700-million trips, down nearly 15% compared to last July through September. AAA spokesperson Don Redman most peop...
Jun 26, 2020
