A Baton Rouge judge hears arguments today on whether a petition signed by 65 Republicans in the Louisiana House is enough to terminate the governor’s emergency orders that are in effect for the coronavirus. House GOP members believe based on a law passed in 2003 their petition is enough to put an end to the statewide mask mandate and capacity restrictions on businesses…
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That’s Loyola University of New Orleans Law Professor Dane Ciolino who says the governor will argue that the petition signed by a majority of members in one chamber is not enough to overturn his emergency orders.

State Police is warning the public about a telephone scam where the caller identifies themself as an LSP Investigator. Trooper Monroe Dillon…
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The scammer has targeted residents in Orleans and Jefferson Parishes.

How concerned should Louisiana’s oil and gas industry be with a Joe Biden presidency that’s expected to push for more green energy? LSU Economist Doctor Loren Scott says Biden’s campaign website says if elected he would stop all permitting in public waters. He says that’s not good news for oil exploration businesses…
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There’s a new law that allows parents to see their special needs children at a group home during public health emergencies. Ville Platte Representative Rhonda Bulter has a 31-year-old child at a facility in Alexandria and says her child suffered greatly when in-person visitation was halted in March.
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The bill signed into law by the Governor allows visitation for close family members.