As Louisiana moves toward phase one of reopening the economy, the state reports its biggest single-day case count increase since May 1, with 612 new cases. Total cases: 32,662. 34 new fatalities bring the state’s death toll to 2,315. Hospitalizations have fallen below 1,200 for the first time since March, now sitting at 1,194.
Lawmakers are hoping to knock out a balanced budget for the next fiscal year before the regular session ends June 1st despite a billion-dollar projected deficit. House Appropriations Chairman Jerome Zeringue says the unfortunate reality of a billion-dollar deficit is that some deep cuts may have to be imposed.
A balanced budget must be passed by the start of the next fiscal year, July 1st.
When Casinos and gaming facilities reopen on Monday as part of Phase One across the state it won’t be business as usual. Brooke Thorington explains.