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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Governor Edwards said today that the patient who tested positive for the coronavirus lived alone and didn’t work.

Glad handing and hugs are likely on their way out at the Capitol this session as the threat of coronavirus has lawmakers reassessing the way they interact with each other and the public. Monroe Senator Katrina Jackson….
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Oil prices are up six-percent today after yesterday’s biggest one day drop since 1991. The price of oil impacts state revenues, something lawmakers will monitor during the regular session. New Orleans Representative Royce Duplessis…
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Louisiana makes a large portion of its revenues off of oil taxes and royalties and economists say for every one-dollar decline in the price of oil, it results in an eleven million dollar loss in tax revenue.

Six people have been arrested in a human trafficking sting executed by the northwest Louisiana law enforcement agents. Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Lt. Bill Davis says the arrests took place at an area hotel.
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Three of those arrested were also hit with drug charges.