The House approves another bill that seeks to limit the Governor’s authority to enact public health restrictions. This time it’s legislation allowing the Legislature to overturn certain limits on in-person visitation at nursing homes while the COVID pandemic is still active. The legislation passed but back in committee, there were some concerns that the Legislature is not equipped to make these kinds of decisions.
That’s Kenner Representative Joe Stagni who ultimately voted for the legislation.
A plan to allow rural electric co-ops to bring high-speed internet to fourteen parishes in North Louisiana clears the Public Service Commission. PSC Commissioner Foster Campbell says currently the electric co-ops provide some of the lowest power rates in the state and he expects them to be able to provide high-speed internet at reasonable rates as well to rural areas.
Former Louisiana Tech football star Fred Dean has passed away at the age of 68 after losing a battle with COVID-19. Taylor Sharp has more.
New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell backs the idea of the Saints playing home games in Tiger Stadium for the time being. Cantrell says that’s cause Tiger Stadium is outdoors..