Now that the state has its first presumptive coronavirus case a veteran from Jefferson Parish, state public officials are trying to determine who has been in close contact with the patient. Office of Public Health Assistant Secretary Doctor Alex Billioux says those individuals will have to be quarantined…
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Health officials say the coronavirus causes only mild or moderate symptoms, for older adults with existing health problems, it can result a more severe illness.

Meanwhile, at the state capitol, it’s the first day of committee hearings as the 2020 regular session is underway. Governor John Bel Edwards is once again supporting legislation to raise the minimum wage…
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But Edwards’ minimum wage proposal faces long odds in the Republican-led Legislature.

Gas prices are usually on the rise in March, but that’s not the case this year. Kevin Barnhart has more…
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Oil prices are showing signs of rebounding after yesterday’s biggest one day drop since 1991. The price of oil impacts state revenues something lawmakers will monitor during the session. New Orleans Representative Royce Duplessis…
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