State lawmakers could call themselves into a special session next week as there’s frustration over Governor John Bel Edwards Phase 3 order that restricts how many businesses can operate. But LA-politics-dot-com publisher Jeremy Alford says the votes might not be there to overturn any of the governor’s coronavirus restrictions…
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Alford says a 30-day special session could begin next Monday. The state’s dwindling unemployment trust fund and Hurricane Laura issues will also be discussed.

Tropical Storm Beta is moving closer to Texas’ coastline, but it will produce rain across the state over the next few days. State Climatologist Barry Keim says the rainfall and cloud cover will hold down temperatures…
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The state is working to implement new federal guidelines to allow visitations at nursing homes. Brooke Thorington has more
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The state reported 249 coronavirus cases today and nine deaths.