Category Archives: Politics & Government
State Senator Sharon Hewitt floats petition calling for parish control over coronavirus restrictions
Slidell Senator Sharon Hewitt starts a petition urging Governor Edwards to allow parishes to make their own decisions on when and how they reopen their economies. Hewitt says the Governor's preference...
Apr 23, 2020
Governor Edwards calls for Louisianans to "mask up"
Governor John Bel Edwards is calling on Louisiana residents to "mask up" which means wearing a face mask in public places. Edwards says wearing a mask reduces the chances of asymptomatic, or mildly sy...
Apr 22, 2020
Louisiana unemployment claims surpass half-billion dollar mark in payouts
Since March 27th, the Louisiana Workforce Commission has paid $561 million in unemployment benefits to 302,000 claimants. LWC executive director Ava Dejoie says when you compare the numbers to last ye...
Apr 22, 2020
Resilient Louisiana Commission begins work on ways to jump-start the state's economy
The Resilient Louisiana Commission began its work today in coming up with recommendations on how the state can jump-start its shuttered economy. Governor Edwards says great ideas are needed from this ...
Apr 22, 2020
House, Senate committees pass limited mail-in voting for summer elections
A proposal for expanded mail-in ballot voting in the July and August elections cleared two key Legislative committees in the House and Senate and will now head to the full Senate and House where a vot...
Apr 22, 2020
Governor Edwards says protests won't change his mind on stay at home order
A protest over the state's stay at home order is planned for Saturday at the Louisiana State Capitol. But Governor John Bel Edwards says complaints over the shutdown will not shake him from the positi...
Apr 21, 2020
Senator Cassidy pushes for 500 billion in relief for local, state governments
Senator Bill Cassidy and New Jersey Democratic Senator Bob Menedez are pushing for a 500 billion dollar relief package in Congress aimed at aiding local and state governments who are facing coronaviru...
Apr 21, 2020 Senator Bill Cassidy (R) - Louisiana
Controversial pastor Tony Spell arrested for alleged aggravated assault
Defiant Pastor Tony Spell was arrested Tuesday for allegedly backing a church bus into the direction of a protester on Sunday. Central Police Chief Roger Corcoran says Spell wanted to be arrested at h...
Apr 21, 2020 Steve Snodgrass / CC
Survey showcases just how badly the crawfish industry has been hit by the COVID-19 pandemic
A survey of crawfish producers shows the decreased demand for their crop has pummeled the industry at a time when producers usually make their most money. LSU AgCenter economist Kurt Guidry says a dip...
Apr 21, 2020 Tom Head / CC
U.S. Representative Garret Graves optimistic Congress will replenish SBA payroll loan program
Congressman Garret Graves is optimistic Congress will approve additional funding for a program designed to help small businesses maintain payroll. The 350 billion dollar program ran out of cash just 1...
Apr 21, 2020 Tammy Anthony Baker / CC
