The House sends a number of bills to the Senate today that would allow the legislature to either significantly limit, or overturn the Governor’s public health emergency declarations, and restrictions such as mask mandates and stadium capacity limits. One of those bills was from Covington Representative Mark Wright, who’s effort would create an automatic process for the Legislature to approve or reject an emergency declaration extension by the Governor.
Governor Edwards defended his public health orders, especially the bar limitations, saying they’re saving lives. Bars in parishes that can open can only serve until 11 PM, can only do table service, and are limited to 25 percent capacity. Edwards says these aren’t arbitrary rules.
State Police Superintendent Colonel Kevin Reeves’ son, Kaleb Reeves, allegedly rear-ended a car while responding to a call last night, killing an 11-year-old and an 18-year-old. Trooper Michael Reichardt says it has not yet been determined if Trooper Reeves will be put onto administrative leave.
Cut 11 (08) “…two young individuals.”
The 2020 Census is less than a week away from its October 5th deadline and census workers are hitting the streets to cover the remaining 5% of Louisiana households that have not yet responded. Assistant regional census manager Marilyn Stephens says elected officials are emphasizing the importance of this year’s participation because the 2010 census was not looked at as a complete census for Louisiana.