Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin informed lawmakers today on his plan to push Louisiana’s presidential primary and other local elections until July. The presidential primary was originally set for April, then delayed until June and now Ardoin has set a July 11th election date with an expanded early voting period…
St. John the Baptist remains one of the highest county/parishes per capita in COVID-19 deaths largely because of an outbreak at a veterans home in Reserve that’s killed 16. Deputy Secretary for the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs Julie Baxter-Payer says the facility saw its first resident show symptoms March 19th, and…
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The statewide stay home order was put into place March 22nd.
The Governor’s current stay at home order lasts through April 30th but Edwards has indicated he could extend it. He says when the green light is given to open up more businesses, social distancing will continue, along with other measures…
Any limited opening would also require businesses to demand limited occupancy.
The Center for Reproductive Rights is suing Louisiana for the state’s attempts to close abortion clinics as part of a shutdown of all services deemed non-essential. Kathleen Pittman, administrator for the Shreveport Clinic, says her facility should not be closed because it is compliant with safety measures designed to restrict the spread of coronavirus.
Ohio, Oklahoma, and Alabama have had similar suits filed against them.