Alexandria Representative Lance Harris has filed legislation to be discussed in the special session that would result in a municipality or public university losing money if they reduce their police department funding by ten-percent…
cut 8 (12) “…deduction”
Harris calls the bill the Louisiana Police Funding Protection Act.

The Main Street Recovery Program aimed to assist Louisiana small businesses with pandemic recovery is no longer accepting applications. State Treasurer John Schroder says the $275-million fund that the legislature set aside is almost allocated.
Cut 10 (12) “…as backups.”

The high school football season starts tomorrow, but many schools are upset the governor’s current coronavirus order limits occupancy at outdoor athletic events at 25-percent. The House Education and Health and Welfare Committees will hold a joint meeting on this topic today. Schools argue it doesn’t make sense to cap the capacity at 25-percent when restaurants and casinos are allowed to have a higher maximum capacity. House Education Chair Ray Garafalo hopes to get answers today…
cut 15 (13) “….show the public”
The governor’s office says the proclamation is based on scientific data and guidance from health experts and the White House Coronavirus Task Force in order to ensure the safety of Louisianans.