Governor Edwards says the current slowed pace of new infections, deaths, and hospitalizations is encouraging news for the possibility of entering Phase Two in June. Edwards says we are making progress, but its no reason for people to slack off on wearing a mask due to the risk of asymptomatic transmission.
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. Lake Charles Senator Mark Abraham began the hearing by addressing one of most commonly cited concerns related to the bill…
Legislation is heading to the governor’s desk that will ask voters on November 3rd if sports betting should be legalized in their parish. An effort to legalize sports betting failed in the legislature last year. Metairie Senator Cameron Henry say by putting the issue before the voters, lawmakers can then decide how they should vote when the sports betting and taxation bills come before them in 2021…
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…