I want to thank Father Paul Yi for the opening prayer, the Jaguar Battalion and Brittany Jackson – a music teacher at Sharon Hills Elementary for the anthem, and Rep. Barbara Freiberg for leading the pledge of allegiance.
Gov. John Bel Edwards issued a statement on the passing of Congressman-elect Luke Letlow, who was recently elected to represent Louisiana’s 5th Congressional District, from COVID-19.
Gov. John Bel Edwards extended his modified Phase Two order, including Louisiana’s statewide mask mandate, to January 13, 2021, as hospitalizations have exceeded the level reached during the second surge in July.
Gov. John Bel Edwards today congratulated John Ducrest, the former Commissioner of the Office of Financial Institutions on his retirement after 35 years of service to the state, at the start of December. Deputy Commissioner Christine Kirkland will serve as the acting commissioner.
Gov. John Bel Edwards and CEO Evon Roquemore of Brightside Clinic and Everso Systems announced that mental health clinic Brightside and behavioral health software-development firm Everso will create a combined 20 new direct jobs at their respective facilities in Bogalusa and Denham Springs, Louisiana.
Gov. John Bel Edwards received confirmation that President Donald J. Trump has authorized a 100 percent Federal cost share for debris removal and emergency protective measures, including direct Federal assistance, for a 30 day period of activity related to Hurricane Laura. Hurricane Laura made landfall in Cameron Parish August 27.
The Louisiana Restaurant Association sees the state’s decision to wade into Phase 3 of its reopening plans as a positive step, though it expects some of the new rules may sow some confusion among the small businesses.
Gov. John Bel Edwards filed a memorandum in the lawsuit regarding COVID-19 protections for the November presidential election asking the judge to direct Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin to implement the same election plan that was used for the recent elections in July and August.
President Donald Trump has approved Gov. John Bel Edwards’ request for a major disaster declaration following Hurricane Laura, the state learned Friday evening.
Gov. John Bel Edwards issued the following statement on the ruling by Judge Robert Summerhays of the U.S. Western District of Louisiana upholding his order closing on-site consumption at bars as Louisiana fights COVID-19.
Louisiana bar owners have lost a bid for a temporary restraining order against Gov. John Bel Edwards’ coronavirus order banning on-site alcohol consumption at taverns, but they continue to press their case in federal court.
Gov. John Bel Edwards has sent a letter to Louisiana’s Congressional Delegation asking them to consider funding the Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund in the current proposal for COVID-19 relief legislation as the last unemployment payment becomes a reality for workers impacted by the pandemic.
Gov. John Bel Edwards issued an executive order that flags be flown at half- staff in honor of the life and legacy of civil rights pioneer and icon U.S.
Gov. John Bel Edwards issued the following statement on the Attorney General’s opinion on his proclamation to protect the people of Louisiana from the spread of COVID-19, which has tragically killed 3,351 Louisianans and infected a total of 84,131.
