House Republicans sign a legislative petition ordering the Governor to end the public health emergency and suspending the Governor’s ability to issue new orders for a week, triggering a likely court battle. House Republican Caucus Chair Blake Miguez says his constituents have suffered under the restrictions and removing them will better allow the state to recover…
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House Democrats blasted the petition. Chair Sam Jenkins spoke on the House floor saying those that deny the reality of COVID need to go back to their district and talk to some COVID victims…
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Governor Edwards is likely to challenge it in court and is set to speak today at 3 PM.
LSU Freshman Quarterback TJ Finley will start against South Carolina on Saturday in Tiger Stadium. The Ponchatoula native earned the starting nod after beating out fellow freshman Max Johnson. Covid-19 put a stop to football activities in the spring and summer, but his dad David says even though TJ couldn’t practice with the team, he used his time off to get into shape and cut some unnecessary weight.
Amendment Five on the statewide ballot provides new options for manufacturers and local governments to schedule payments instead of property taxes for industrial expansions. Public Affairs Research Council President Robert Travis Scotts says the new form of payment would be optional.
Scott says assessors generally oppose the amendment.