Category Archives: Politics & Government
Modified Phase Two restrictions to hurt already struggling restaurants in the state
Modified Phase Two restrictions that go into effect today means restaurants will once again have to make major adjustments and just as we approach the holiday season. President of Louisiana Restaurant...
Nov 25, 2020
First Covid-19 vaccines could be received by mid-December
The Louisiana Health Department expects to begin receiving the first COVID vaccine by mid-December. Stacy Hall, Director of the Office of Public Health Immunization Program says they are waiting on gu...
Nov 25, 2020 NIAID / CC
Many testing before Thanksgiving, LDH says no test is foolproof
As Thanksgiving approaches many are attempting to get tested in advance for COVID so they can enjoy a traditional holiday gathering, however, Assistant State Health Officer Dr. Joe Kanter said nothing...
Nov 24, 2020 Chris Yarzab / CC
Governor Edwards moves Louisiana back into a "modified" Phase Two
Governor Edwards moved the state back to a "modified" Phase Two Tuesday due to surging COVID case numbers in all regions of Louisiana. Edwards said the new restrictions are very similar to what we had...
Nov 24, 2020
Sen. Cassidy tweets acknowledgement of Biden win
Senator Bill Cassidy is the first member of the Louisiana Republican Congressional Delegation to publicly acknowledge President-elect Joe Biden's win. Cassidy tweeted "I voted for President Trump, but...
Nov 24, 2020
Baker native, LSU grad Linda Thomas-Greenfield tapped for UN Ambassador
Baker native and LSU grad Linda Thomas-Greenfield has been tapped to be President-elect Joe Biden's Ambassador to the United Nations, pending Senate approval next year. The 35-year veteran diplomat, w...
Nov 23, 2020
Some school leaders frustrated with quarantine policy
Some school system leaders say the state's policy of 14-day quarantines for students who had "close contact" with someone who tested positive for COVID goes too far. Rapides Parish Superintendent Jeff...
Nov 23, 2020
Gas tax increase on deck for consideration in next year's regular session
Winnfield Representative Jack McFarland will introduce legislation in next year's session to raise money to fix state roads and bridges via a gas tax increase. McFarland's bill would raise the gas tax...
Nov 23, 2020 Don Miller / CC
New State Police leader promises accountability
New State Police Superintendent, Colonel Lamar Davis, promises to hold the men and women who work at the law enforcement agency accountable. Davis says he has no problem stepping in making a change if...
Nov 21, 2020
House Speaker responds to governor blaming a GOP petition for increase in COVID numbers
Governor John Bel Edwards has said the House of Representative's petition that attempted to cancel his coronavirus restrictions has helped lead to a third surge in coronavirus cases. But House Speaker...
Nov 21, 2020 Speaker of the House Clay Schexnayder
