The state reported 203 new positive coronavirus cases today and 19 additional COVID-19 deaths. Those are the lowest numbers the state has reported since late March. The state’s death toll has reached 2,154 and one of the latest coronavirus-related deaths is a child under the age of 10. Governor Edwards says the victim had a compromised immune system.

The Louisiana Restaurant Association is expecting a busy Mother’s Day…
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There was a passionate debate at the state Capitol over a bill that would prevent parishes from pursuing lawsuits that seek money from oil and gas companies because of damage to the coast. Dozens of lawsuits have been filed, one has been tentatively settled. Freeport McMoRan has agreed to pay 100-million dollars. St. Bernard Parish President Guy McInnis can’t believe that the state now wants to take that money away
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The bill heads to the Senate floor. Proponents say the state should be the one handling the lawsuit.

Baton Rouge Congressman Garret Graves is upset Louisiana only received 15-million in federal relief dollars for the fisheries industry. Graves says Louisiana is the second-largest seafood supplier in the nation and 15-million dollars is not adequate enough…
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