The department of health will not be releasing updated COVID-19 case numbers and testing data due to technical issues today, however, data on hospitalizations and vent usage is available and the state reaches a landmark of fewer than 100 total patients on ventilators. Numbers have not been that low since March. Hospitalizations have also declined again, but 26 additional deaths are being reported.
Legislation barring local governments from suing oil and gas companies for coastal damage dies in the House. Louisiana Oil and Gas Association President Gifford Briggs says the failure to pass this legislation will cost the state thousands of potential new jobs because oil companies will refuse to invest here.
Proponents believe the coastal damage lawsuits should be handled by the state, and not local governments.
It will be a different atmosphere on college campuses this fall due to COVID-19. University of Louisiana System President Jim Henderson says it’s all designed to protect the students, staff, and faculty. Henderson says this spring they learned how to improvise and implement technology, and it will be part of the changes to assist those at high-risk.
Masks will also be required in the classroom.
Legislation allowing delivery services that use contract workers to deliver alcohol is headed to the Governor. Bill sponsor Franklin Senator Bret Allain says it is timely legislation and he’s confident allowing contract workers the right to deliver booze won’t be a problem.