Louisiana now has 132 cases of positive tested COVID-19, per capita one of the highest rates in the nation. That growing threat has led to the temporary adjournment of the 2020 legislative session until March 31st, and Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says the compressed schedule is likely going to result in non-essential legislation being abandoned. However a budget will still need to be passed by July 1st, but…
The Louisiana Department of Education will continue serving meals during the statewide school shutdown. Assistant State Superintendent Catherine Pozniak says the meals at designated sites are open to all children, regardless of where they are enrolled in school.
Schools will remain closed until April 13th.
For the first time in the state’s history, gaming operations for all 20 casinos in Louisiana will be closed for at least two weeks. Kevin Barnhart has the story.
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Ag Commissioner Mike Strain is asking Louisianans not to abandon their pets during the COVID-19 crisis and if you do get infected, to hand them over to friends or family. Strain says unless you absolutely cannot care for your pet, don’t turn it over to the state, or set it loose because shelters are beginning to fill up, and if you receive a pet from an infected family member, Strain says you need to disinfect it.