An attempted ransomware attack is causing website issues and disrupting business for most state agencies. The attack forced several state agency websites to shut down and many state workers were left without email. Division of Administration spokesperson Jacques Berry says upon detection, the Office of Technology Services initiated security protocols.
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In a social media post. Governor Edwards says there is no anticipated data loss and the state did not pay a ransom. The governor’s office says it could take days to restore all websites and online operations.

Louisiana has reported its first vaping-related death. Nationally, there have been 40 deaths. Assistant state health officer Doctor Joseph Kanter says so far, 30 cases of vaping lung injuries have been diagnosed in the state.
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The identity of the deceased has not been released due to privacy laws.

The Governor’s race is over and Louisiana’s politicos turn their attention to the 2020 races. Matt Doyle has more…
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Today on Capitol Hill, the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee will vote on legislation that would increase offshore revenue sharing between the federal and state governments from 37.5-percent to 50-percent, bringing the percentage in line with onshore energy production. If the legislation is approved, it will move to the full Senate for its approval.