Author Archives: Jeff Palermo
Coronavirus mutation appears to make strain spreading across the US ten times more infectious than Wuhan
A study from Scripps Research Institute indicates the strain of coronavirus circulating the United States appears to show mutations making the virus more stable and abundant than the original strain f...
Jun 16, 2020
Governor Edwards signs legislation that eases restrictions on who can use medical marijuana
Governor John Bel Edwards signs a bill that greatly expands access to medical marijuana. Louisiana Association of Therapeutic Alternatives lobbyist Danny Ford says this measure allows any doctor in go...
Jun 16, 2020 Stock Catalog / CC
Governor Edwards signs legislation that creates 300 million dollar small business grant program
The State Treasury Department will launch a 300-million dollar small business COVID relief grant program in July as a result of legislation signed by the governor. Treasurer John Schroder says once th...
Jun 16, 2020
Governor Edwards vetoes business relief rebate program bill, signs ban on COVID suits against restaurants
Governor John Bel Edwards has vetoed a bill that would have provided companies impacted by COVID-19 a rebate for hiring or rehiring employees. Covington Representative Mark Wright says businesses woul...
Jun 16, 2020
Louisiana House passes new tort reform effort with veto-proof majority
The Louisiana House has approved tort reform legislation that aims to lower auto insurance rates. Governor John Bel Edwards vetoed similar legislation saying it does not mandate lower rates for driver...
Jun 15, 2020
Pennington finds new fat burning compound
Pennington Biomedical Research Center researchers say a chemical compound called BAM15 shows great promise as a metabolism increasing fat burner. Pennington Executive Director Dr. John Kirwan says the...
Jun 15, 2020
Wild crawfish fishermen are concerned with the fairness of CARES Act funding distribution
Crawfish farmers may have received funding from the CARES Act, but wild crawfish fishermen are feeling left out as they will not receive any stimulus money. Wild crawfish fisherman Jody Meche says he ...
Jun 15, 2020 Emily Dupre / CC
Housing advocates request extension of eviction moratorium
Housing advocates ask the Governor to again extend the eviction moratorium that lapsed today warning the state could face a public health and homelessness crisis if not. Louisiana Fair Housing Action ...
Jun 15, 2020
Two people dead following shooting at a large party in Raceland
Authorities are seeking those responsible for gunfire that left two people are dead at a large gathering in Raceland. Just after midnight on Sunday morning, Lt. Brennan Matherne says the Lafourche Par...
Jun 15, 2020 Tony Webster / CC
Evictions to resume Monday
Evictions are scheduled to begin Monday after being frozen by the Governor since late March. Patrick McCarron with Thomas Jefferson Real Estate says he's looking forward to proceeding with evictions a...
Jun 14, 2020 Greg Gjerdingen / CC
