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 he moved a BB gun during a virtual class.  Author of the bill, Jennings Representative Troy Romero, says the legislation allows students to appeal suspensions to the school board and requires all 69 school districts to develop discipline policies for online learning…
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Saturday’s LSU-Florida game has been rescheduled for December 12th in Gainesville because of a coronavirus outbreak with the Gators football team. Florida athletic director Scott Stricklin says last week’s trip to Texas A-and-M may have helped spread the virus within the team
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The Senate unanimously passes legislation allowing clergy members access to patients in a hospital during a public health emergency. Bill author Minden Senator Robert Mills says it would protect the religious liberties of patients and families should they want a visit by a clergy member.
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The legislation moves to the House.
The House approves legislation barring the state from penalizing religious leaders who hold in-person services against orders during a declared emergency. The bill by Oil City Representative Danny McCormick was brought in response to the Governor’s restrictions on gatherings during the pandemic, which includes religious activities.
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The bill heads to the Senate.

LSU’s game versus Florida this Saturday has been postponed after a large COVID outbreak on the Gators team…

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And that delay will give starting Tiger’s QB Myles Brennan some extra time to heal up. Brennan hasn’t practiced all week after getting beat up during the Tiger’s tight loss to Missouri over the weekend and Coach Orgeron indicated that should the game actually be played Brennan would be doubtful to be in it. LSU’s next game will be at home against the Gamecocks October 24^th.

The Senate unanimously passes legislation allowing clergy members access to patients in a hospital during a public health emergency. The bill by Minden Senator Robert Mills requires the state Health Department to create rules for facilities to do so, and require healthcare facilities to follow them.

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The bill also grants healthcare facilities immunity from most lawsuits by those clergy members should they be infected with coronavirus while visiting.

Legislation inspired by the controversial suspension of a Jefferson Parish 4^th grader for briefly handling a BB gun within view of his web camera during an online class is headed to the Senate after unanimous approval in the House.  Jennings Representative Troy Romero says Ka’Mauri Harrison deserved due process…

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The LSU-Florida game this Saturday has officially been postponed due to a COVID outbreak with the Gator football team. The game has tentatively been rescheduled for December 12^th in Gainesville. The team is following SEC COVID management requirements by having individuals with the Florida football program quarantine.  LSU coach Ed Orgeron says in cases like this, player safety is top priority…

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The House approves legislation barring the state from penalizing religious leaders and their congregation who gather for in-person services against orders during a declared emergency. The bill was partially inspired by the arrest of Central pastor Tony Spell who held services despite the ban. Shreveport Representative Alan Seabaugh says the bill undoes those charges by clarifying state law was misinterpreted…

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The Louisiana House has approved the Ka’Mauri Harrison bill which was inspired by the story of a fourth-grader in Jefferson Parish suspended for moving a BB gun during a virtual class. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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A LaFourche Parish Sheriff’s Deputy has been arrested and charged after an investigation in which he allegedly tossed a handcuffed woman to the ground twice during an arrest earlier this month. 29-year old Aaron Buckley was arrested Tuesday and fired from his job. A spokesperson for the office says while the suspect was resisting arrest the actions were inappropriate and not in line with their training.

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…
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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
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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…
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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…
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The Senate voted 34-to-nothing for the measure and it now heads to the House.

This Saturday’s LSU-Florida game in Gainesville is reportedly likely to be postponed due to an outbreak of COVID amongst Florida players and two assistant coaches. That might not be bad news for the 1-2 unranked Tigers who reported today that starting QB Myles Brennan has not practiced this week and would be doubtful to play should the game be held. Coach Ed Orgeron says Brennan was banged up during the Missouri loss…

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The House approves legislation barring the state from penalizing religious leaders who hold in-person services against orders during a declared emergency. The bill by Oil City Representative Danny McCormick was brought in response to the Governor’s restrictions on all gatherings during the pandemic, which includes religious activities.

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The bill heads to the Senate.

The Ka’Mauri Harrison Act is approved in the House, legislation inspired by the suspension of a Jefferson Parish 4^th grader who briefly had a BB gun in his web camera view during an online class. Ka’Mauri and his father appeared before House Education when that Committee heard the bill. Baton Rouge Representative Rick Edmonds, who is a member of House Ed, says every member on that panel has signed off as a co-author on this bill after hearing Ka’Mauri’s story

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The measure heads to the Senate.

Legislation by Minden Senator Robert Mills that requires the state Health Department to create rules to allow clergy into hospitals and nursing homes during public health emergencies clears the Senate. Mills said his bill protects the religious liberties of patients and families should they want to have a clergy member visit a loved one.

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This Saturday’s LSU-Florida game in Gainesville is reportedly likely to be postponed due to an outbreak of COVID amongst Florida players and two assistant coaches. That might not be bad news for the 1-2 unranked Tigers who reported today that starting QB Myles Brennan has not practiced this week and would be doubtful to play should the game be held. Coach Ed Orgeron says Brennan was banged up during the Missouri loss…

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The House approves legislation barring the state from penalizing religious leaders who hold in-person services against orders during a declared emergency. The bill by Oil City Representative Danny McCormick was brought in response to the Governor’s restrictions on all gatherings during the pandemic, which includes religious activities.

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The bill heads to the Senate.

The Ka’Mauri Harrison Act is approved in the House, legislation inspired by the suspension of a Jefferson Parish 4^th grader who briefly had a BB gun in his web camera view during an online class. Ka’Mauri and his father appeared before House Education when that Committee heard the bill. Baton Rouge Representative Rick Edmonds, who is a member of House Ed, says every member on that panel has signed off as a co-author on this bill after hearing Ka’Mauri’s story

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The measure heads to the Senate.

Legislation by Minden Senator Robert Mills that requires the state Health Department to create rules to allow clergy into hospitals and nursing homes during public health emergencies clears the Senate. Mills said his bill protects the religious liberties of patients and families should they want to have a clergy member visit a loved one.

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LSU is scheduled to visit 10th ranked Florida on Saturday, but the game might not be played, because of a COVID-19 outbreak among the players and two assistant coaches. Gators Coach Dan Mullen says they’ve paused all football activities…
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If the Tigers do not play, it will give them some more time to work on fixing their defense that’s led to their first 1-and-2 start since 1994. LSU senior defensive end Glen Logan says they are getting back to the fundamentals…
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Meanwhile, on offense, LSU Coach Ed Orgeron said Quarterback Myles Brennan is doubtful with a shoulder injury.

Two undefeated teams meet tonight in Lafayette as the 21st ranked Cajuns host Coastal Carolina in a big Sun Belt tilt on ESPN. The Cajuns are second in the Sun Belt in scoring defense, but Coastal leads the league in scoring, averaging 44 points a game. Coach Billy Napier says their quarterback Grayson McCall is impressive…
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And Saints Coach Sean Payton says he wouldn’t have an issue with playing home games at Tiger Stadium if fans are not allowed in the Dome…
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LSU’s game at 10th ranked Florida on Saturday is in jeopardy, because of a COVID-19 outbreak among U- F players and two assistant coaches. Gators Coach Dan Mullen says they’ve paused all football activities…

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It may not be a bad time to reschedule as LSU starting QB Myles Brennan has an injury and would be doubtful to play if the game were held this weekend.

The Senate unanimously passes legislation allowing clergy members access to patients in a hospital during a public health emergency should a patient or a patient’s family request they be present. The bill by Minden Senator Robert Mills requires the state Health Department to create rules for facilities to do so…

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The House Democratic Caucus spoke outside the Capitol yesterday, venting frustrations with their GOP colleagues who they accused of being fixated on going after the Governor while ignoring issues like the pandemic housing crisis. New Orleans Representative Mandie Landry hit Republicans over rejecting efforts to support struggling renters, or to shield their rental records should they be evicted during the pandemic.

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Saints Coach Sean Payton says he’s open to having home games in Tiger Stadium as the team eyes ways to play in front of fans after receiving no confirmation from New Orleans officials that that would be a possibility this season in the Superdome. WWL Radio Sports Director Kristian Garic says the Saints would prefer the Dome, but really want some fans in the stands…

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The Saints say they have met with LSU officials about playing their home games in Tiger Stadium since New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell has been unwilling to allow partial fan attendance at games in the Superdome. WWL Radio Sports Director Kristian Garic says the Saints are getting frustrated as many other NFL teams can have fans at their games
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Coach Sean Payton says the possibility of having games at Tiger Stadium is exciting.

An NFIB survey indicates that one in five small businesses warn of layoffs in the next six months. Louisiana specific data is unavailable, but State Director Dawn Starns says she is getting similar feedback from small businesses struggling due to the COVID-19 pandemic
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The Ka’ Mauri Harrison Act has received approval in the Louisiana House. It’s in response to a nine-year-old in Jefferson Parish who was suspended for six days after moving a BB gun in his room during a virtual class. Jennings Representative Troy Romero says his measure would allow students to appeal suspensions to the school board and it requires all 69 school districts to develop discipline policies for online learning…
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The measure heads to the Senate for more discussion.

The leader of the House Democratic Caucus says Democrats might support Senate Bill 29 which provides legislative oversight when a governor extends an emergency for more than 30 days. Shreveport Representative Sam Jenkins…
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The bill is pushed by Conservative Republicans who are upset with the governor’s coronavirus restrictions on businesses.

The Louisiana House has approved the Ka Mauri Harrison Act, which is in response to the six-day suspension of a nine-year-old boy in Jefferson Parish because he moved a BB gun in his bedroom during virtual class instruction. Harrison initially faced expulsion and Jennings Representative Troy Romero says his legislation will ensure due process…
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The measure still needs full senate support.

The NFIB says based on a survey of its members, one in five small businesses may have to layoff employees in the next six months. NFIB state director Dawn Starns says small businesses need additional financial assistance as consumer confidence remains low…
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House Democrats gathered outside the Capitol yesterday to vent their frustrations with Republican legislative efforts to undermine the Governor’s public health authority….
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The Saints are frustrated New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell has not allowed fans to enter the Superdome for games and they’ve discussed with LSU about playing home games in Tiger Stadium. WWL Radio Sports Director Kristian Garic…
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