The state is working to increase coronavirus testing and what about Mardi Gras next year. Matt Doyle reports the governor spoke about both topics…
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Edwards is in Washington D.C. today. He’s one of a handful of governors who President Donald Trump asked to meet with one-on-one. In a statement, Edwards says he plans to talk with the President about plans to re-open additional businesses next month and surging their testing capacity.

The University of Louisiana System is planning to have students on their nine campuses this fall. And U-L System president Doctor Jim Henderson says despite a lot of uncertainty, applications and admissions are up across the board…
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LSU interim president Thomas Galligan has told faculty and staff that LSU plans to begin a phased approach to returning to campus around May 15th.

There is frustration over Governor John Bel Edwards extending the stay at home order until May 15th. The governor says there are three regions of the state that’s still seeing an increase in cases. Acadiana is one of those areas. Lafayette Mayor-President Josh Guillory calls on the public to do its part, so a phase one re-opening of the economy can begin…
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