Many Louisiana residents look forward to the day when the governor makes the decision to begin the process of reopening the economy. Edwards says when he decides to loosen some of the restrictions, one of the things you’ll see is more medical services available…
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Many “non-essential” medical facilities were shuttered to conserve PPE and free up healthcare workers for a surge in COVID-19 patients.

Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry believes abortion clinics should not be operating during the stay at home order. The Center for Reproductive Rights has filed a lawsuit to make sure abortions continue. Nancy Northup argues abortion services are time-sensitive and essential…
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The Department of Corrections has created a review panel that will determine if certain inmates nearing the end of their sentence should be released in an effort to reduce the spread of the coronavirus within jails. 1,200 inmates are eligible for a furlough review. Corrections Secretary Jimmy LeBlanc says the first group of inmates up for consideration have a pre-existing medical condition and meet other criteria.
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A second group without medical concerns will require the same criteria, plus having already served at least six months.

The Louisiana Workforce Commission is asking laid-off workers to be patient as the state agency works to make sure unemployed workers receive the assistance they are entitled to. Out of work residents complained on social media they only got one 600-dollar payment when they should have received two. The L-W-C says an unprecedented crush of unemployment claims continues to create problems.