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Beef Industry Feeling Impact of COVID-19
Chair of the Louisiana Beef Industry Council Amelia Kent says some of the slowdown is coming from sick workers while others are pausing operations to undergo deeper sanitation measures.
Louisiana Presidential Primary Pushed Back Again, to July 11
Gov. John Bel Edwards has again delayed Louisiana’s presidential primary because of the coronavirus, this time to July 11.
Bernie Sanders Endorses Former Rival Joe Biden for President
Bernie Sanders has endorsed Joe Biden’s presidential candidacy.
CDC: Mardi Gras May Figure in Count of Louisiana Virus Cases
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says an influx of tourists for Mardi Gras in February may be a reason why Louisiana has a higher rate of COVID-19 cases than other Southern states.
Governor To Create Task Force On Virus’s Racial Disparities
African Americans account for one-third of Louisiana's population, but they represent more than 70% of the state's deaths from COVID-19.
Edwards: K-12 Schools Likely to Stay Closed for School Year
Gov. John Bel Edwards says he’s likely to keep Louisiana’s K-12 public schools shuttered for the rest of the school year because of the coronavirus.
Bernie Sanders Drops Out Of Presidential Race
The Vermont senator’s announcement makes Biden the presumptive Democratic nominee to challenge President Donald Trump in November.
Governor Edwards: Louisiana May be Turning the Corner on Virus
Gov. John Bel Edwards says Louisiana is starting to see hospital admission and death rates that could suggest new infections are slowing.
Trump Extends Virus Guidelines, Braces US For Big Death Toll
On Sunday he extended the voluntary national shutdown for a month.
Virus Infections Top 600,000 Globally With Long Fight Ahead
The number of confirmed coronavirus infections worldwide has topped 615,000 with new cases stacking up quickly in Europe and the United States
Florida Orders Louisiana Arrivals into Quarantine
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is ordering that anyone arriving in the state from Louisiana must self-quarantine because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Trump Signs $2.2T Stimulus after Swift Congressional Votes
President Donald Trump has signed an unprecedented $2.2 trillion economic rescue package into law, after swift and near-unanimous action by Congress this week.
Dow Has Best Day Since 1933 as Congress Nears Deal on Aid
The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged to its best day since 1933 as Congress and the White House neared a deal on Tuesday
Louisiana Flood Victims Owed Over $300 Million Sue State
A group of Louisiana flood victims who have been owed over $300 million for the past decade have filed a lawsuit against the state for failure to pay.
Edwards Seeks Federal Disaster Declaration for Louisiana
Louisiana's governor is asking the White House to declare a major disaster in his state to free up more direct federal aid to cope with the surging coronavirus outbreak.
COVID-19 UPDATE: 380 Cases, 10 Deaths in Louisiana
The state's total case number jumped to 380 Thursday afternoon, up from 280 a day earlier. The death toll stands at 10.
What Does 90-Day Tax Payment Delay Mean for Filers?
The Trump administration has announced that most individuals and businesses will be allowed to delay paying their federal tax bills for 90 days as part of an emergency relief plan amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Trump Invokes Emergency Authority; Big 3 Automakers Closing
President Donald Trump on Wednesday moved to invoke a federal law that allows the government to marshal the private sector to deal with the coronavirus epidemic.
Coronavirus Vaccine Test Opens as US Volunteer Gets 1st Shot
U.S. researchers have given a healthy volunteer the first shot of an experimental coronavirus vaccine as anxiously awaited testing opens. Monday’s milestone is just the first step in a long process.
Stocks Roar Back from Big Losses after Emergency Declaration
Stocks surged, recouping much of a historic plunge, after President Donald Trump announced new measures to fight the coronavirus.