A onetime confirmed and admitted incoming LSU freshman who filmed himself screaming the n-word on camera along with other racist comments will not be attending the state’s flagship university in fall. LSU has refused to comment further on the subject citing privacy concerns.
More Louisiana residents will be eligible for medical marijuana treatment under legislation signed into law by the governor…
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Governor Edwards signs legislation barring residents from suing a restaurant, claiming they got the coronavirus from their business. Covington Senator Patrick McMath says the law will help thwart wasteful litigation, but notes that if restaurants refuse to follow COVID guidelines like mandatory mask wearing for employees they could still get sued.
Take-out, drive-thru, and delivery food services are covered under the new law which is retroactive to March 11th.
The State Treasury Department will launch a 300-million dollar small business COVID relief grant program in July as a result of legislation signed by the governor. Treasurer John Schroder says once the program gets started, they will take applications from businesses that did not receive federal coronavirus relief funding