Governor John Bel Edwards has lifted the statewide mask mandate, but wants most school kids to continue to wear them. He says school districts who do not want to mask kids must continue to observe CDC guidelines on social distancing and quarantining in cases of possible COVID contact. The Governor’s new order will be in effect for the next 28 days.

Here’s a sobering statistic from the Louisiana Workforce Commission: Hurricane Ida cost the state about 30-thousand jobs. LWC Chief Economist Julian Hwang says 41-thousand people filed for unemployment from the day Ida hit to the end of September. He says tens of thousands of jobs are listed on the LWC website, so they hope recoup a number of those lost jobs…:

CUT 13(09)      “…slowly but surely.”

President Biden’s polling numbers continue to spiral downward. A new Quinnipiac poll shows his approval at only 40-percent. New Orleans political analyst Ron Faucheux (FO-shay) says his performance on crime, the economy, illegal immigration and more are dragging on his administration. But, Faucheux says, Biden may be able to push through some of his major agenda items, like infrastructure and social spending…:

CUT 11(09)      “…Manchin and Sinema.”

On individual issues, Biden polls lowest for the state of the economy.

The New Orleans Saints scored just one touchdown Monday night, but it was enough to beat the Seahawks 13-10 in Seattle. Running back Alvin Kamara was productive as a receiver as he caught 10 passes for 128 yards and that touchdown. Kamara says the offense will continue to get better…:

CUT 06(11)      “…always working.”

Saints kicker Brian Johnson kicked two clutch field goals in rainy and windy conditions, including the game-winner with less than two minutes left.