New C-D-C coronavirus guidelines call for the cancellation of events with 50 or more people for the next eight weeks. Governor John Bel Edwards agrees with the social distancing approach…
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The number of positive Coronavirus cases rose by eleven today to 114.

When the House and Senate convene this afternoon they are expected to pass a resolution suspending the session for at least two weeks due to COVID-19 concerns. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says the initial plan for the session was to continue, but with social distancing enforced and for those at the Capitol to be checked for fever at the front door…
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The constitution requires the state legislature to pass a budget by July 1st, so Pinsonat says a special session might be required.

Casinos in Louisiana will be ceasing gaming operations tonight at midnight for at least two weeks as the coronavirus continues to impact Louisiana. Chairman of the Louisiana Gaming Control Board Ronnie Jones says the decision comes after discussions with the governor’s staff..
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Governor Edwards has banned gatherings of 250 people or more.

Private businesses are asking many of their employees to work from home to help curtail the spread of the coronavirus. Tech gumbo host Haggai Davis says it’s a trend that’s become popular, so it shouldn’t be a difficult transition for many…
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