Author Archives: Jeff Palermo
PAR Louisiana establishes a web tool that tracks COVID-19 data among the state’s different regions
The Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana establishes a web tool that tracks COVID-19 data among the state's different regions. PAR Louisiana President Robert Travis Scott says the data leads t...
May 08, 2020 sergio santos / CC
Restaurants still expecting busy Mother's Day despite pandemic
The Louisiana Restaurant Association expects a busy Mother's Day for members despite coronavirus restrictions. LRA President Stan Harris says this is one of, if not the biggest day for the industry, a...
May 08, 2020
Casino experience to look much different upon resuming operations
The gaming experience will be different next time players step into a Louisiana casino. Chairman of the Louisiana Gaming Control Board Ronnie Jones says temperature checks, mandatory hand sanitizing, ...
May 08, 2020 Nick Amoscato / CC
Gov. Edwards to offer a more in-depth look at the importance of contact tracing
Governor John Bel Edwards is expected to give a more in-depth look into the state's COVID-19 contact tracing procedures during his Friday afternoon briefing with the media. Edwards says the state is h...
May 08, 2020
LDH tips for how to have a safe Mother's Day in the age of coronavirus
Louisiana Department of Health warns that current COVID regulations mean this Mother's Day will have to be quite different than usual. To start Capital Area Regional Medical Director Dawn Marcelle say...
May 07, 2020 Julie anne Johnson / CC
DOTD to expand road cleanup programs with lull in traffic caused by the COVID shutdown
DOTD is taking advantage of a lower traffic volume caused by the COVID 19 shutdown to clean up our roadways. Spokesperson Rodney Mallet says for the next two weeks they will dedicate extra crews to re...
May 07, 2020
Senate Transportation Committee approves cellphone ban for drivers
On a five to one vote, the Senate Transportation Committee approved a proposal to make it illegal to use a hand-held cell phone while driving. Covington Senator Patrick McMath says distracted driving ...
May 07, 2020 MIke Kline / CC
Lawmakers paid per diem during period when Capitol was closed
The Capitol may have been closed for 49 days but Louisiana lawmakers were still paid their 161 dollar daily per diem throughout that period. Advocate Bureau Chief Mark Ballard told Jim Engster Thursda...
May 07, 2020
Louisiana Public Health Institute and Department of Health are hosting a regional series of tele-town halls concerning preparations of the next phase of the COVID-19 battle
The Louisiana Public Health Institute and Department of Health are hosting a regional series of tele-town halls with two taking place today. Deputy Director of LDH's Office of Community Partnerships a...
May 07, 2020
Resolution to end the statewide stay at home order advances out of committee
A House committee approves a Republican led resolution that would suspend the Governor's authority to enforce the stay at home order. The resolution was brought by House Republican Caucus Chairman Bla...
May 06, 2020 Stuart Seeger / CC
