A state lawmaker has passed away from the coronavirus. Freshman House member Reggie Bagala from LaFourche Parish died yesterday at the age of 54. He was on a ventilator for more than a week. Governor John Bel Edwards calls Bagala a successful businessman, devoted family member and active volunteer.

The state is investigating whether two abortion clinics are performing procedures during the Governor’s stay at home order. Matt Doyle has the story.
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Governor Edwards is expected to announce that schools will remain closed for the rest of the academic year. Pelican Institute for Public Policy education director Ethan Melancon says before any decision is made, the state should release a specific plan for how and when students will return to school for remediation of the time spent out of the classroom…
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It is Good Friday and kids would normally be out of school today for this religious holiday. Kids also enjoy Easter candy at this time of the year. CEO of Ponchatoula-based Elmer Chocolate Rob Nelson says sales have slumped with consumers focused on shopping for essential items, but he’s optimistic sales will pick up this weekend…
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Nelson says they’ve donated thousands of chocolate eggs to health care workers on the front-line and food banks.