Governor Edwards responds to a legislative effort to overturn his public health emergency and stay at home declarations…
Cut 3 (27) “…I’m Matt Doyle”

Speaking of funding, the Archdiocese of New Orleans is reportedly planning to file for bankruptcy today. The 227-year-old institution is facing mounting legal costs because of unresolved clergy abuse lawsuits and the shutdown of church services has resulted in a loss of revenue. The filing is not expected to impact daily operations or the diocese’s charitable efforts.

Starting today, restaurants can allow outdoor eating. State Fire Marshal Butch Browning says there will be no wait service…
cut 5 (08) “….move outside”
Also, outdoor capacity must be 25-percent of what is allowed by the State Fire Marshal, so you’ll see tables 10 feet apart. No more than 10 people at one table.

Leaders in LaSalle, East and West Feliciana are among the parishes that are upset the governor extended the stay at home order to May 15th. West Feliciana Parish President Kenny Havard says most of their 115 COVID-19 cases are inmates at Angola and believes his restaurant should offer dine-in services, with a 25-percent occupancy rate…
cut 11 (13) “….shut it down”
Edwards says parishes are not allowed to looosen the restrictions under the stay at home order and face enforcement from the state health department and the fire marshal.