The state added two new presumptive cases of coronavirus today, and lawmakers are mentally preparing to put aside their natural inclination to glad hand and kiss babies for the next few months as they hunker down in Baton Rouge for the 2020 session. Before giving his opening address to the Legislature the Governor avoided handing out his customary handshakes. Alexandria Representative Lance Harris noticed that, but says he won’t be deterred by COVID-19…
Several other lawmakers interviewed said they would begin refraining from their usual handshakes. Monroe Senator Katrina Jackson says she’s keeping Purell and Lysol on her at all times, and wants there to be a universally agreed upon contact policy at the Capitol…
COVID-19 won’t be keeping Governor Edwards from pursuing his agenda this year…
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A series of bills has been filed by Houma Rep Beryl Amedee that would require doctors disclose more information to patients about vaccines, and bar employers from requiring employees be vaccinated. Amedee says current events are likely to raise the bill’s profiles….
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