Governor John Bel Edwards is encouraged by the state’s recent COVID-19 numbers, but as for a decision on Phase Two reopening that will have to wait. Edwards says the data is still being analyzed, but it is encouraging to see the number of hospitalizations has fallen below 800
He hopes to make the announcement on June 1st on possible movement to Phase Two.
Legislation is heading to the governor’s desk that will ask voters on November 3rd if sports betting should be legalized in their parish. Metairie Senator Cameron Henry says if a parish approves the referendum, then lawmakers will vote next year on the regulation and taxation of sports wagering, which will be controversial
A bill that removes many restrictions on who can be prescribed medical marijuana is nearing final legislative passage. Under current law, cannabis can only be used to treat a specific diagnosis such as cancer, seizures, Parkinson’s, and PTSD. New Iberia Senator Fred Mills says this legislation removes those restrictions…
Before the bill goes to the governor, the House will need to approve Senate changes.
A House-approved bill allowing a concealed handgun permit holder to bring a gun into a church without informing the congregation heads to the Senate floor for final passage. Church Attorney Andrew Wilson spoke against the bill. He says the measure would call for anti-carry churches to post large “no gun signs”, ruining church atmospheres.