Governor Edwards passionately rebuked House Republicans for signing a legislative petition Friday ordering him to end all pandemic public health orders
The petition also orders the Governor not to issue any additional public health emergency declarations for a week. Edwards never-the-less renewed Phase Three for another 30 days telling state residents that the restrictions are still in place.
Edwards appears set to challenge the petition in court…
Attorney General Jeff Landry believes the petition is constitutional and told House Republicans he would defend it in court. On Twitter Landry said quote “What’s sad is that the Governor has no confidence in the people he serves. Louisiana citizens have the right to make their own choices about their lives.”
Forecasters say a tropical disturbance in the gulf now has a 90-percent chance of forming into a depression in the next 48-hours. The National Hurricane Center says it’s too early to tell if the system would impact Louisiana.
If you haven’t’ applied for the 250-dollar Frontline Worker Tax Credit you have a week left. Revenue Secretary Kimberly Robinson says they’ve received over 245-thousand applications and issued 134-thousand rebates.
Ragin Cajuns quarterback Levi Lewis threw for two touchdowns and Chris Smith returned a kickoff 100 yards and ULL used two fourth-quarter interceptions to beat UAB 24-20 last night snapping the Blazers 21-game home winning streak and LSU Freshman quarterback TJ Finley will start today for the Tigers against Caroline. Finley beat out fellow freshman Max Johnson for the start.