Governor John Bel Edwards has announced the state will move to Phase 3 for the reopening of the economy and that should mean relaxed occupancy restrictions on restaurants. Louisiana Restaurant Association President Stan Harris says they are expecting an increase from 50% to 75% capacity.
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Edwards will provide more details about Phase 3 which will go into effect later today at a 2 PM press conference.

Governor Edwards is warning residents in the areas impacted by Hurricane Laura to be cautious with the heat. The state reports 28 storm-related deaths and many of those are linked to the intense temps. Edwards says those working in the sweltering conditions need to pace themselves.
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Washington Post associate editor Bob Woodward’s new book “Rage” gives an inside look at President Trump’s handling of the coronavirus during the early stages of the pandemic. The book details how Mr. Trump knew of the seriousness of COVID-19, but told Americans it’s no worse than the seasonal flu. Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy doesn’t think the book will hurt the President’s re-election chances…
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Cassidy says the President has shown that he has taken the spread of coronavirus seriously by funding efforts to find a vaccine, shutting down the economy, and implementing a travel ban.