8:30 LRN Newscast October 14

The Saints are exploring the possibility of playing their home games at LSU’s Tiger Stadium since they are not allowed to have fans at the Superdome. Matt Doyle has the story…
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LSU’s scheduled game versus Florida on Saturday could be postponed because of a COVID outbreak involving Gator football players. Florida has paused football activities and plans to reevaluate the situation today. And tonight there’s a big game in Lafayette as the 21st ranked Cajuns host Coastal Carolina.

The NFIB says based on a survey of its members, one in five small businesses anticipate laying off employees in the next six months. NFIB State Director Dawn Starns says bars and restaurants have been the hardest hit during the pandemic along with entertainment venues…
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The state Senate has approved a bill that would provide restaurants and bars with a one-time refundable income tax credit. The measure still needs House approval.

Meanwhile, House Democrats are upset a bill to increase the maximum state unemployment benefit from 247 to 347 dollars a week was killed in a House committee. New Orleans Representative Aimee Freeman…
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