Governor Edwards announces the state has received the federal funding necessary to pay enhanced unemployment benefits to the tune of an extra 600 dollars a week on top of the state’s 247 dollars. Edwards says the expanded benefits begin Monday and will also include workers who did not previously qualify.
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And the U-S Senate could vote today to add 250-million more dollars to the Paycheck Protection Program. The federal loan program helps small businesses pay workers, rent and other operational expenses. Senator John Kennedy says this legislation could get approved with a roll call vote…
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A team from LSU is creating personal protective equipment for healthcare workers from basic everyday items. Kevin Barnhart has the story.
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