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U.S. District Court: Changes to Election Plan A “Bumbling Attempt to Fix What’s Not Broken”
September 17, 2020The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana issued a ruling today supporting Gov. John Bel Edwards’ request to implement a safer emergency election plan that includes more mail-in voting options.
The Future is Clear: Psychics Answer All of Your COVID-19 Questions
September 15, 2020Between the pandemic, recession, active hurricane season, and general chaos of the world (does anyone else remember the murder hornets?), 2020 has been a seemingly endless garbage fire. Can’t the universe here us crying “Uncle”? When will the chaos and misery finally sputter out? The uncertainty, specifically about the pandemic, is enough to drive anyone […]
Gov. Edwards: Phase 3 Will Last “Until A Vaccine is Widely Available”
September 11, 2020Gov. John Bel Edwards released guidelines today for what Phase 3 may look like across much of Louisiana, but it may not be as much of a “return to normal” as many had hoped.
Cantrell: New Orleans to Remain in Phase 2 “Until Kids Get Back in School”
September 10, 2020At a press conference with New Orleans Public Schools (NOLA-PS), Mayor LaToya Cantrell confirmed today that New Orleans will remain in Phase 2, “until kids get back in school.”
New Orleans Saints vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2020 Season Opener: 5 Bold Predictions
September 10, 2020The New Orleans Saints will open their 2020 NFL Regular Season schedule this Sunday evening, when they host the visiting NFC South division rival Tampa Bay Buccaneers at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Kickoff is slated for 3:25 p.m. Central and the game will be televised nationally on FOX (locally in New Orleans on FOX Channel 8 […]
U.S. District Court Upholds Louisiana Bar Closures
August 17, 2020Today, 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.
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.
2000 Masks for Distribution with Step Up Louisiana to promote the Fair Chance in Hiring Act Saturday August 15
August 12, 2020Saturday, August 15th, from 3 – 5pm Step Up Louisiana is a giving away delicious food and masks to get out the message about the importance of The Fair Chance Hiring Act. Formerly Incarcerated People (FIPs) and their allies are invited to the Next Generation of Morning Star Baptist Church at 3536 Saint Ferdinand St. […]
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.
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