A proposal to end lawsuits filed by local governments seeking damages for coastal damage done by oil and gas companies is heading to the Senate floor…
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Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff Daniel Edwards, brother of Governor John Bel Edwards, files a lawsuit against China on the claim that the coronavirus originated in a Wuhan based Government lab. Edwards is seeking damages stemming from a loss of revenue for his department due to the pandemic.
The Louisiana Restaurant Association expects a busy Mother’s Day for members despite coronavirus restrictions. LRA President Stan Harris says this is one of, if not the biggest day for the industry, and while you can’t eat in, you can certainly take out…
Outdoor eating with no service is allowed and Harris says while only four percent of restaurants are permitted for patio dining many parishes have allowed non-permitted businesses to set out some tables.
The Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana establishes a web tool that tracks COVID-19 data among the state’s different regions. PAR Louisiana President Robert Travis Scott says the data leads to public confidence and restored hope in combatting the virus.
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The tool shows the only area with case growth is the Northshore.