Starting Monday, Louisianans who lost their job or had their hours reduced due to COVID-19 will receive federally enhanced unemployment insurance payments in addition to unemployment payments they already receive from the state. State Workforce Commission Director Ava Dejoie says contract workers who did not previously qualify for the state’s unemployment now qualify for the federal benefits…
State benefits cap out at 247 a week, but the feds are adding an extra 600 dollars a week on top of that.
Governor Edwards says he says the state has been working hard to try and secure as much PPE as possible for those on the frontlines.
Lafourche Parish Freshman Representative Reggie Bagala passed away Thursday from COVID-19. Bagala succeeded former Representative Truck Gisclair in House District 54. Gisclair says he doesn’t ever remember seeing Bagala without a smile on his face, and he was known for his distinctive chuckle.
Bagala was 54
Be prepared for severe weather on Easter Sunday. State climatologist Barry Keim says the severe weather threat will materialize late Saturday night and heavy rainfall is possible as well
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Storm Prediction Center has south Louisiana under an enhanced threat on Sunday and the northern half is under a moderate risk on Sunday.