1:30 LRN Newscast

Saturday’s LSU-Florida game has been postponed because of a coroanvirus outbreak involving the Gators. Florida athletic director Scott Stricklin says 21 members of the Gator football program have tested positive. Earlier today on the SEC Coaches teleconference, Coach Dan Mullen says two of his assistants tested positive…
cut 10 (09) “…asymptomatic”
The game has been rescheduled for December 12th in Gainesville.

The Louisiana House has approved the Ka Mauri Harrison Act, which is in response to the six-day suspension a nine-year-old boy in Jefferson Parish received when he moved a BB gun during a virtual class. Harrison initially faced expulsion and Jennings Representative Troy Romero says his legislation will ensure due process
Cut 3 (10) “…necessary”
The measure heads to the Senate for more discussion.

The Louisiana House has approved a bill that would give religious leaders immunity from fines, penalties, and prosecution for assembling a religious service during a publicly declared emergency. Shreveport Representative Alan Seabaugh says religious institutions should remain open during emergencies because they provide more than just spiritual support…
Cut 14 (10) “…situation”
The bill heads to the Senate for more discussion.

The Louisiana Senate has approved a measure that would allow clergy vists at hospitals, nursing homes and assisted living facilities during the current pandemic or future public health emergencies. Minden Senator Robert Mills on he got involved in this issue…
cut 7(12) “…got involved”
The Senate voted 34-to-nothing for the measure and it now heads to the House.