Governor John Bel Edwards continues to implore residents to do what they can to keep the virus from spreading until the vaccine is readily available next spring. The current Phase Two order is set to expire Wednesday, and the Governor says to expect, at the very least, that the current level of restrictions will be extended into 2021…
Louisiana Attorney General’s Office warns of vaccine scams where con-artists play on your anxiety about the pandemic. Cory Dennis, AG office spokesperson, warns scam-artists will contact you by phone, text, email, or even showing up at your door claiming to be from the government.
Contact the National Center for Disaster Fraud at if you’ve been a victim of such frauds or visit www.justice.gov/coronavirus
Freshman Pollock Representative Gabe Firment says there’s a lot of “disturbing” evidence that home insurance companies are shortchanging customers with hurricane damage on their settlement offers. Firment says the problem is really prevalent once your claim moves from the local level up to corporate headquarters.
The Louisiana Community and Technical College System is helping residents who’ve lost their jobs during the pandemic with a program called “Reboot Your Career.” LCTCS President Dr. Monty Sullivan says with unemployment claims at record levels and says being able to offer options for those who’ve lost their jobs is vital.
For more information about the program visit the LCTCS website search for Reboot Your Career.