Governor Edwards will announce at 2:30 this afternoon whether the state is ready to move into Phase two of reopening of the economy. That means bars and summer camps can re-open and non-essential travel can resume, but the state will continue to work to limit the spread of COVID-19…
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The state reported just four new deaths today, bringing the state’s total to 2,690.

Many people in central Louisiana are grieving over the deaths of Ben and Blake Cooper. The two businessmen from Alexanderia were killed in a small plane crash in Pineville yesterday. But President of the Central Louisiana Chamber of Commerce Deborah Randolph says Blake’s seven-year-old son survived the crash but is in bad shape…
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The N-T-S-B is investigating the cause of the crash.

A bill that sets up the regulations so Louisiana residents can participate in online fantasy sports contests for cash prizes is headed to the governor’s desk. Fairness for Fantasy Sports spokesperson Ryan Berni says they’re confident Governor Edwards will sign the legislation and hopefully lawmakers will approve the taxation in the June special session.
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The special session is set to begin one minute after the regular session ends at 6:00 tonight.

Another bill heading to the governor’s desk is a measure that eases the restrictions on who can be recommended to use medical marijuana. The state currently has a specific list of diseases and conditions, but Stonewall Representative Larry Bagley’s bill opens it up to anyone who is suffering from a debilitating condition…
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The governor is expected to sign the bill.