Transgender females will be banned from playing on girls and women’s sports teams at schools and colleges in Louisiana after the governor took no action to veto or sign a bill passed by the GOP-controlled legislature. Gov. John Bel Edwards, a Democrat, who is opposed to the bill, said he took no action on Senate…
Louisiana to Appeal After Judge Blocks Congressional Map, Orders New Black District
A federal court judge on Monday struck down Louisiana’s new six-district congressional map and ordered the state redraw it to add a second majority-black district by June 20. Following the decision by U.S. Middle District Judge Shelly Dick, Louisiana’s attorney general, Jeff Landry, swiftly announced the state would file an appeal. “We believe [Dick] erred in…
‘Incredibly Important:’ Louisiana Governor Extends Indoor Mask Mandate
Louisiana’s governor this week extended his indoor mask mandate, arguing that evidence shows masks can slow the spread of the virus that causes COVID-19. “I think this is incredibly important,” Gov. John Bel Edwards, a Democrat, told a briefing. Edwards pointed to a new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) study that found schools…
Oldest US Veteran of WWII Celebrates His 112th Birthday
NEW ORLEANS—A Louisiana man who is the oldest living World War II veteran in the United States has marked his 112th birthday. Lawrence Brooks celebrated Sunday with a drive-by party at his New Orleans home hosted by the National World War II Museum, The Times-Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate reported. He also received greetings from Louisiana…
Former Louisiana Governor Edwin Edwards Dies at 93
Former Louisiana Governor Edwin Edwards died on Monday at age 93, according to a statement from current Governor John Bel Edwards. “Edwin was a larger-than-life figure known for his wit and charm, but he will be equally remembered for being a compassionate leader who cared for the plight of all Louisianans,” the statement said. Edwards,…
Louisiana Governor Signs Bill Ending $300 Federal Unemployment Boost
Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards (D) signed a bill on June 16 which provided for the early termination of the $300 unemployment payments from the federal government. The new law raises the state’s maximum weekly unemployment benefit but only goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2021, if Edwards ends the state’s participation in the federal enhanced unemployment…
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