Today, Judge Martin L.C. Feldman ruled in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana to uphold Gov. John Bel Edwards’ restrictions on bars. Edwards re-closed bars across the state in July in an effort to slow the spread of Covid-19.
Category: Politics
Sen. John Kennedy Writes Letter Asking Edwards to Label Churches Essential Businesses
August 17, 2020Senator John Kennedy sent a letter to Governor John Bel Edwards this afternoon asking him to label all churches and houses of worship as “essential businesses.” Doing so would lift capacity limits on gatherings inside church buildings.
OPPRC Expresses Support for Plan to Retrofit Current Jail
August 15, 2020The Orleans Parish Prison Reform Coalition (OPPRC) delivered a selection from over 700 letters written by members to consent decree overseers Judge Lance M. Africk and Magistrate Michael B. North […]
Trump’s Executive Orders a Political Game to Defund Social Security, Medicaid, and Disaster Relief
August 13, 2020Local advocacy groups and national experts are sounding the alarm in response to recent executive orders signed by President Trump.
Trump Cuts Funding for Louisiana National Guard COVID Relief, Edwards Seeks Reconsideration
August 8, 2020Governor John Bel Edwards announced on Friday, August 7 that he would be petitioning President Trump to fully fund the deployment of the Louisiana National Guard through December 31, 2020. […]
8 Best Political Podcasts
August 5, 2020With the 2020 presidential race already on people’s minds, and the November election drawing nearer, it can sound grueling to listen to news pundits moaning and groaning about what’s […]
US Census: Over 26 Percent of U.S. Households Can’t Make Rent This Month, and It’s Getting Worse
August 4, 2020According to the U.S. Census Household Pulse Survey responses collected July 9 through July 14, 26.5 percent of U.S. adults either missed last month’s rent or have slight or no confidence that they can make their next rent payment on time.
Support is Pouring in from College and High School Democrats From Across the State For Lynda Woolard
August 4, 2020Lynda Woolard has worked collaboratively and provided leadership and training to College Democrats and High School Democrats throughout her organizing and campaign career. She has innovative ideas and strategic plans […]
Covid-19 Claims the Life of Former Republican Presidential Candidate Herman Cain
July 30, 2020Former Presidential Candidate Herman Cain has died due to COVID-19. The former Godfather’s Pizza CEO and conservative political pundit became nationally famous when, as a 2012 contender for the Republican […]
“Who is going to stop me.” Short-Term Rental Tycoon Tapped to Oversee City Regulations
July 28, 2020In May of 2020, the Cantrell Administration warned of a major economic shortfall in city government. The City of New Orleans maintained a hiring freeze, reduced trash pickup, and warned […]
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