Author Archives: Jeff Palermo
Tropical Storm Cristobal forms in the southern Gulf
Tropical Storm Cristobal forms in the Bay of Campeche. The steering currents on the storm are weak and the system is expected to linger in place for the next few days. The system is expected to eventu...
Jun 02, 2020
President calls for troops to "dominate the streets" as George Floyd protests continue nationwide
President Trump calls on governors to deploy the National Guard in sufficient numbers to "dominate the streets" in the wake of lawlessness following nationwide police brutality protests. Senator Bill ...
Jun 02, 2020 Senator Bill Cassidy (R) - Louisiana
LSU to host Southern and Grambling in football in coming years
LSU will play Grambling and Southern for the first time ever in football. The Tigers will host the Jaguars in September 2022 and Grambling will travel to Tiger Stadium in 2023. LSU's Executive Deputy ...
Jun 02, 2020
LSU details the path forward in returning to the physical learning atmosphere
LSU outlines a roadmap to the return to physical class settings this fall. Cleaning, handwashing, and physical distancing will see a continued emphasis. LSU Interim President Thomas Galligan expects t...
Jun 02, 2020
Special session to focus on relief for Louisiana small businesses
The special session has begun and lawmakers are set to tangle over proposals aimed at rebooting the state's economy. Chairman of the Louisiana Economic Recovery Task Force Jason Decuir says first up i...
Jun 02, 2020 Stuart Seeger / CC
Legislature passes legislation supporters claim will lower auto insurance rates
Legislation aimed at lowering auto insurance rates by enacting lawsuit reform is headed to the Governor's desk. Bill sponsor River Ridge Senator Kirk Talbot says the bill brings our legal climate in l...
Jun 01, 2020
State to enter Phase Two Friday
Starting Friday restaurants can operate at 50-percent capacity and bars can open in a limited fashion as the state enters Phase Two. Assistant Health Secretary Doctor Alex Billioux says groups should ...
Jun 01, 2020 sergio santos / CC
Medical marijuana bill with loosened restrictions heads to Governor's desk
Legislation allowing any patient with a debilitating condition to receive medical marijuana from any state licensed doctor is headed to the governor's desk. The bill's author Stonewall Rep. Larry Bagl...
Jun 01, 2020 Mark / CC
First of two bills needed for fantasy sports authorization passes the Legislature
A bill that sets up the regulations so Louisiana residents can participate in online fantasy sports contests for cash prizes is headed to the governor's desk. Fairness for Fantasy Sports spokesperson ...
Jun 01, 2020 Kate Brady / CC
GOHSEP says hurricane prep plans will be altered due to COVID-19
Today marks the official start of the 2020 hurricane season and the Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness wants you to get prepared for a projected busy season. GOHSEP spok...
Jun 01, 2020
