As the state moves towards a phase one reopening of the economy, the state health department reports a slight increase in the number of COVID-19 patients who are hospitalized. The number increased by ten to 1,320. The state also reported 235 additional coronavirus cases and 39 more deaths.

A legislative attempt to prevent the governor from enforcing his stay at home order is halted after the announcement that Louisiana will move to Phase One…
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The Revenue Estimating Conference projects a billion dollar decline in state revenues for the next fiscal year. That means state lawmakers will have to make significant reductions in state spending. Legislators will try to complete that task before the regular session ends on June 1st. Governor Edwards believes it can be done…
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There’s hope that federal dollars can help plug the budget deficit.

State Police is investigating the death of a 19-year-old, who died during a police chase early Monday morning. L-S-P spokesperson Brent Hardy says the chase started at the fairgrounds in Shreveport after law enforcement was called to investigate reports of a street race…
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Lakendrick O’ Neal died at the scene, while five other passengers in his vehicle were injured.