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State Lawmakers Pass Bill To Limit Governor’s Emergency Powers, But Edwards Remains Skeptical

Republican state lawmakers narrowly passed a bill Tuesday that would rein in Gov. John Bel Edwards’ emergency powers, accomplishing the top item on their to- do list for this special session. But lawmakers’ efforts may be rendered moot by the Democratic governor’s veto pen.

There's A Lot At Stake For The Climate In The 2020 Election

Despite the cascade of other crises this year, climate change has emerged as a key election issue. Two-thirds of Americans want the government to do more about it, and the same share of Biden supporters say it's very important to their vote. While not many Trump supporters overall agree, there's more concern among younger Republicans. The stakes are high as more Americans experience record heat, wildfires, hurricanes and flooding, and the two candidates could not be further apart. Joe Biden...

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State Lawmakers Pass Bill To Limit Governor’s Emergency Powers, But Edwards Remains Skeptical

By Paul Braun • 17 hours ago

Republican state lawmakers narrowly passed a bill Tuesday that would rein in Gov. John Bel Edwards’ emergency powers, accomplishing the top item on their to- do list for this special session.

But lawmakers’ efforts may be rendered moot by the Democratic governor’s veto pen.

Amendment 3 On The 2020 Louisiana Ballot: What To Know About The Rainy Day Fund

By New Orleans Public Radio • 22 hours ago

Here’s the language you’ll see on the ballot:

“Do you support an amendment to allow for the use of the Budget Stabilization Fund, also known as the Rainy Day Fund, for state costs associated with a disaster declared by the federal government?”

City Calls Bourbon Street Crowds 'Unacceptable,' Says Mayor Is 'Working On A Plan' To Open Superdome

By Bobbi-Jeanne Misick • Oct 20, 2020

A spokesperson for the city of New Orleans expressed concern over weekend social media posts and news reports of a packed Bourbon Street.

3,000 Fans Will Be Allowed Inside The Superdome For Oct. 25 Saints Game

By Bobbi-Jeanne Misick • Oct 20, 2020

Mayor LaToya Cantrell and the New Orleans Saints have come to an agreement on how to open the Superdome to football fans just in time for Sunday’s game against the Carolina Panthers.

AG Landry Joins Landmark Federal Antitrust Lawsuit Against Google

By Paul Braun • Oct 20, 2020

Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry announced Tuesday that the state has signed on to a Department of Justice (DOJ) antitrust lawsuit against Google, alleging that the tech giant unlawfully maintained monopolies through anticompetitive and exclusionary practices.

Introducing Life Raft, A New Podcast Exploring Everyday Questions About Living With Climate Change

By Travis Lux • Oct 20, 2020

If you’re like us, climate change leaves you with a lot of questions, and they’re not about the rate of ocean warming — they’re about practical things that affect our everyday lives. So, for us and for you, we created a podcast about it.

Amendment 2 On The 2020 Louisiana Ballot: What To Know About Taxing Oil And Gas Wells

By New Orleans Public Radio • Oct 20, 2020

Here’s the language you’ll see on the ballot:

“Do you support an amendment to permit the presence or production of oil or gas to be included in the methodology used to determine the fair market value of an oil or gas well for the purpose of property assessment?”

Aunque parezca mentira, ha llegado el momento de votar en las elecciones de 2020.

State Lawmakers Pass Bill To Limit Governor’s Emergency Powers, But Edwards Remains Skeptical

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