Congress is rushing to complete an economic stimulus package to help an economy heading towards a recession. Senator John Kennedy says the White House is calling for a family of four to receive a three-thousand dollar check and that money would arrive as a direct deposit in three weeks.
Cut 12 (12) “…mid-May”
Guns and ammo sales are seeing a huge surge as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Owner of Meaux Guns in Baton Rouge Joe Meaux says he’s seeing more first-time gun owners making purchases as well as casual gun owners coming in and stocking up. Three categories of firearms are seeing the most demand.
Cut 10 (12) “…shooters to shoot.”
The price of oil is hovering in the mid 20 dollars a barrel, prices not seen since the early 2000s. The price collapse is hammering the industry, and Louisiana Oil and Gas Association President Gifford Briggs warns that even if the COVID crisis breaks in the next few weeks, American industry is still threatened by Russia and OPEC, who are purposefully overproducing to deflate prices.
Last night the price of oil dropped below 21 dollars a barrel.
347 Louisianans have tested positive for COVID-19, 231 of those in New Orleans as the state substantially increased it’s testing capacity over the past few days. The state has established a staging area for coronavirus patients who don’t need ICU care at Bayou Segnette. Governor Edwards says they are considering doing that at other state parks as well.