The state’s five veteran’s homes are hosting private ceremonies today for Memorial Day due to COVID-19. Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Colonel Joey Strickland says despite the virus the holiday is still too important.
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Strickland encourages those who do visit cemeteries to practice social distancing and at each veterans’ home there will be a Memorial Day event for residents and staff.

Today is also a big day to fire up the grill. Cattle Producers of Louisiana CEO Dave Foster says if you are heading to the grocery store today, remember a couple of dollars difference in the cost can make a huge impact…
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There’s one week left in the regular session, but there will be a month-long special session one minute after the regular session concludes a week from today. State lawmakers have set the agenda and the extra time will give legislators a chance to pass a budget and look at tax breaks for businesses. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says the special session could also be used as an opportunity to override a potential gubernatorial veto of a tort reform bill aimed at lowering auto insurance rates…
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Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell says Louisiana is set to receive 600-million dollars in federal aid over the next ten years to spread broadband to underserved rural areas. Campbell says rural broadband availability could help with problems made worse by the pandemic.
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