Governor John Bell Edwards says the most recent COVID-19 numbers are encouraging but as for a decision on Phase Two reopening that will have to wait. Edwards says the state has made great progress going from number two in the country to number nine of COVID-19 cases per capita because so many have cooperated with guidelines, but we must continue to do so.
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A bill that removes many restrictions on who can be prescribed medical marijuana is nearing final legislative passage. New Iberia Senator Fred Mills says the treatment has helped many, including former Governor Kathleen Blanco. Mills says Blanco’s daughter said the medical cannabis gave her mom a few more good days before she died…
A Senate Committee approves legislation allowing people to concealed carry in houses of worship with the pastor’s permission, but without having to inform the congregation. Matt Doyle has more.
The smallest ever baby to born in Louisiana made history this week by being discharged from the hospital. Dionna Ambrielle Miracle Taylor was born January 27th weighing just 11 ounces at Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport. She left the hospital yesterday and currently weighs 4 pounds and 13 ounces.