Attorney General Jeff Landry says Governor Edwards’ executive order that requires masks, limits the size of gatherings, and the closure of bars is likely unconstitutional. Matt Doyle has more
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Governor Edwards has signed into law several different tax break bills for businesses, including casinos. Edwards has signed into law a measure that allows casinos to give gamblers promotional play wagers without having to pay taxes on it.

Louisiana Restaurant Association President Stan Harris projects that 40-percent of the restaurants in the New Orleans area will close and 20-to-25-percent will close statewide as a result of capacity restrictions that have been placed on restaurants. Harris says this will lead to more unemployed workers, which is why Congress needs to extend enhanced unemployment benefits before they run out at the end of the month…
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Harris made the comments on the governor’s monthly call-in show.

Stephen Handwerk says his eight-year run as executive director of the Louisiana Democratic Party will come to an end next month. Handwerk says it’s time to pursue new challenges, but he’s proud of what the party accomplished during his time at the helm…
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The Louisiana Democratic Party also needs to elect a new chairperson as Karen Carter Peterson is not seeking re-election.