A Senate Committee approves legislation aimed at requiring the Governor to consult with the Legislature before extending public health emergencies. Matt Doyle has the story.
Baton Rouge Representative Ted James says instead of attacking the Governor’s authority Democrats will focus on pandemic financial relief, like giving CARES Act money to bar owners and musicians…
Two people are dead after deputies with the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office fatally shot a man they witnessed murder his girlfriend on Monday night. Sheriff Joe Lopinto says deputies arrived to find the couple in the street and arguing prior to the shooting. Lopinto says authorities received a 911 call from a neighbor indicating a male was beating a female.
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The victims have been identified as 54-year-old Louvenia Penwright and her partner 57-year-old Willie Shropshire.
Legislators are looking at ways to aid southwest Louisiana recover from Hurricane Laura during the special session. Lake Charles Senator Ronnie Johns says they’re considering tax credits, or tax and licensing suspensions to help out businesses who’ve lost everything. He says the devastation has been heartbreaking.