Southwest Louisiana Congressman Clay Higgins releases a video aimed at Governor Edwards, criticizing his handling of the coronavirus pandemic. Edwards ordered the closure of bars, movie theatres, casinos, and limiting restaurant service to carry out and delivery. Higgins says it’s hard to comprehend the Edwards’s decisions.
Cut 3 (10) “…they’re not stupid.”
The Governor’s office has responded saying Congressman Higgins clearly cares more about Facebook views than Louisianans.
The Board of Elementary and Secondary Education is seeking a waiver so they can cancel standardized exams for this year, which would also mean test scores would not be part of a teacher’s evaluation. BESE President Sandy Holloway says with schools closed until April 13th, this is the right thing to do.
Cut 6 (10) “…families and educators.”
The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry says state companies are getting hammered right now as a result of COVID-19 shutdowns. LABI President Stephen Waguespack says the crisis is an threat to the existence of the state’s 450,000 small businesses that employ 900,000 people whose jobs are now threatened.
LABI is also encouraging residents to buy gift cards from local impacted businesses, and order online to support them.
Drew Brees and the Saints have reportedly agreed to a new two-year 50-million dollar contract to keep the future hall of famer in New Orleans. NFL analyst Mike Detillier says it’s the right move to re-sign the 41-year-old at an affordable price for a star quarterback…