The state health department reports 553 new coronavirus cases today, bringing the state’s total to 47,172. Over 37-thousand patients are listed as recovered. The state reported five more coronavirus-related deaths and hospitalizations increased by 12 to 568.

Housing advocates warn today’s expiration of the eviction moratorium could lead to a public health and homelessness crisis…
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The U-S Supreme Court has ruled that an existing civil rights law that says a person can not be fired based on their gender, also provides protections for gay and transgender individuals. The vote was six to three in favor of this ruling. Loyola University Law Professor Dane Ciolino says based on polling, the public supports the decision…
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Ciolino says the ruling means Louisiana employers can be sued if an employee believes they were fired because of their sexual orientation or transgender status.

Wild crawfishermen are upset that crawfish farmers are eligible for federal coronavirus relief aid, but they are not. Wild crawfisherman Jody Meche says they can use the help, because they had trouble selling the product when restaurants were closed…
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Meche says he’s reached out to the congressional delegation about the issue.