A Jefferson Parish resident is the state’s first coronavirus case and that individual is now hospitalized at a V-A medical center in New Orleans. So far the state has tested 15 individuals and there’s only been one presumptive case. Office of Public Health Assistant Secretary Doctor Alex Billioux says testing has been limited so far, but commercial labs are getting ready to test many more…
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Health officials are asking anyone who feels sick to stay at home and call their healthcare provider.

Louisiana drivers are seeing savings at the pump as demand for gasoline drops. GasBuddy.com petroleum analyst Allison Mac says usually at this time of the year, gas prices rise as refineries transition to a summer grade fuel of gasoline…
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Mac says the statewide average for a gallon of regular gasoline is $2.07, but they expect it will fall below two-dollars.

Governor John Bel Edwards laid out his agenda to lawmakers on the opening day of the legislative session. Brooke Thorington has the story…
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A major focus of every session is to pass a budget. But the Revenue Estimating Conference has yet to agree on an income forecast, so it’s unclear how much money the state has to spend. Monroe Senator Katrina Jackson…
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The R-E-C is expected to meet again in early April.