The US House is expected to give President Biden’s 1.9 trillion dollar COVID relief and economic stimulus plan final passage today on a party-line vote. The Louisiana Congressional Delegation is expected to vote against the legislation. Baton Rouge Congressman Garret Graves says the package is full of unnecessary spending.
Louisiana has reached another milestone with more residents that have completed vaccinations than those who tested positive for COVID. On Tuesday, the state expanded eligibility to include people 16 and over and with a health condition. State Health Officer Joe Kanter says conversations with vaccine providers resulted in the state opening the shot to more people.
It was just over six months ago when Hurricane Laura caused widespread devastation in Louisiana. Laura affected 22 parishes and recovery efforts continue. FEMA spokesperson Tiana Suber says at one time more than 800 FEMA workers were in Louisiana providing assistance.
Suber says currently only 400 survivors remain in hotels and approximately 1,200 households have been licensed into temporary housing.
And Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon announces the return of Farmers Insurance to the State of Louisiana.