As part of COVID-19 spread mitigation efforts, the state’s casino operations were put on hold on March 16th, but what will casinos look like when they reopen? Kevin Barnhart has the story…
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The Louisiana Oil and Gas Association won a legislative battle last night when the Senate Natural Resources Committee approved legislation that would not allow local governments to sue oil and gas companies over coastal land loss. The measure heads to the Senate floor.

Louisiana is hiring 700 new workers to help with contact tracing. Governor Edwards says these workers will work at a call center, reaching out to individuals who may have been in contact with a person who recently tested positive for COVID-19…
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Edwards is expected to talk more about the state’s contact tracing plans at his 3 Pm press conference today.

The state transportation department is using this time when there are fewer vehicles on the highways to clean up litter along the roadway and clear vegetation. DOTD spokesperson Rodney Mallett says you may notice more work zones as part of this beautification effort…
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Law enforcement has reported an increase in fatal accidents last month, despite a decrease in overall traffic volume.