Category Archives: Politics & Government
Edwards: models still indicate NOLA region will run out of ventilators this weekend
The New Orleans region is facing a potentially life-threatening situation, according to current projections, of running out of ventilators sometime this weekend. Governor Edwards says they're currentl...
Apr 01, 2020 sergio santos / CC
Gig economy workers to see unemployment benefits
The Louisiana Workforce Commission has given the green light to eligibility for gig economy workers such as Uber and Lyft drivers to apply for unemployment assistance. LWC executive director Ava Dejoi...
Apr 01, 2020 Trending Topics 2019 / CC
Louisiana reports its largest jump in COVID-19 cases and deaths so far
Louisiana saw by far its largest jump in total cases and new COVID-19 related deaths in a 24 hour period yesterday, evidence that the state has yet to begin flattening the curve. 1,212 new positive te...
Mar 31, 2020
Governor Edwards to extend his stay at home order through at least April 30th
Schools, non-essential businesses and restaurants will remain closed to dine-in services for all of April as Governor John Bel Edwards announces he will extend his stay at home order through April 30t...
Mar 30, 2020
400,000 hydroxychloroquine sulfate tablets have been donated to the state of Louisiana
Attorney General Jeff Landry announces a donation of 400,000 hydroxychloroquine sulfate tablets from Amneal Pharmaceuticals to the state. The drug has been identified as a possible treatment for COVID...
Mar 30, 2020 Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry (R)
Edwards blasts Louisianans who gathered in large groups over the weekend
Governor Edwards is begging the public to stay indoors and to not congregate after the state saw several reports of mass gatherings over the weekend in defiance of shelter in place orders. Edwards say...
Mar 29, 2020
Social distancing, lack of PPE, delays all impacting Louisiana funeral homes
Losing a loved one is never easy, and COVID-19 is making a difficult time a lot tougher for families and friends of those recently deceased. Funeral services used to bring hundreds of people together,...
Mar 27, 2020
Dr. Anthony Fauci indicates more testing is on the way
As part of President Trump's COVID-19 task force, Dr. Anthony Fauci has become a household name. Dr. Fauci was recently a featured guest on Baton Rouge radio station Talk 107.3. Fauci was asked if New...
Mar 27, 2020 NIAID / CC
Governor Edwards calls for healthcare volunteers
The Governor is asking healthcare students and recent grads along with retired nurses and doctors to volunteer for the fight against coronavirus, and fast-tracking new licenses to get them into the fi...
Mar 27, 2020 sergio santos / CC
Edwards paints grim forecast for New Orleans area's battle against COVID-19
83 people are dead from the state's 2,305 confirmed COVID-19 cases, including a 17-year-old from New Orleans, the first minor to die from the coronavirus in Louisiana. Governor Edwards says it is a re...
Mar 27, 2020
