Republican Attorney General Jeff Landry issues a legal opinion that says Governor John Bel Edwards’ statewide mask mandate, order to close bars and limit on group gatherings is likely unconstitutional. Landry says law enforcement should use extreme caution when enforcing these orders, but Edwards says there’s no question the law is on his side…
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Edwards also pointed out Vice President Mike Pence has publicly supported the state’s efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19.

Stephen Handwerk is stepping down from his leadership position with the Louisiana Democratic Party. Handwerk is the longest-serving executive director for the party…
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Handwerk will depart at the end of August.

Consumers are planning to spend a record amount on back to school shopping. Brooke Thorington has more on a National Retail Federation study…
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Because the Louisiana Department of Revenue experienced website issues yesterday, the state’s tax filing deadline has been extended until tomorrow.