COVID-19

Bill Protecting Schools From COVID Lawsuits Narrowly Escapes Death And Makes Its Way To The Governor

By • Jun 30, 2020

A bill meant to shield schools from civil lawsuits related to COVID-19 is now on its way to Gov. John Bel Edwards for final approval, but late changes made by a conference committee raised concerns on the House floor and almost killed the legislation.

Live Updates: Final Day Of Legislative Session

By • Jun 30, 2020
Paul Braun / WRKF

Louisiana lawmakers reached a bipartisan agreement on tort reform, passed extensive tax breaks for businesses, voted to shield schools from civil liability during the COVID-19 pandemic, and passed the $34 billion state operating budget just one day before the start of the new fiscal year.

It's The Last Day Of The Legislative Session. Here's What You Need To Know.

By • Jun 29, 2020
Paul Braun / WRKF

Louisiana lawmakers spent the penultimate day of the special session ducking in an out of backroom negotiations as they finalized the language of tort reform legislation, proposed tax breaks, coronavirus response measures and the state operating budget. 

The View From Bossier: Why Do Some Republicans Want To Open Up The State As Coronavirus Cases Rise?

By • Jun 29, 2020

The past week has been a tale of two pandemics.

State Says Some Kids Will Get Sick When They Go Back To School, Lays Out Ways To Stem Further Spread

By • Jun 25, 2020

Schools should expect some students and staff to become infected with COVID-19 this coming school year. That’s according to joint guidance released Thursday by state health and education agencies.

Q&A: COVID-19 Health Equity Task Force Co-Chair Talks Racial Disparities In Louisiana

By • Jun 25, 2020

African Americans in Lousiana make up more than half of the deaths so far from COVID-19, but account for only one-third of the population.

State And National Officials Raise Alarm Over 'Surge' In Coronavirus Cases

By • Jun 25, 2020

The alarm among public health and government officials is rising in Louisiana and across the country this week, as coronavirus cases continue to grow and fears mount that efforts to tamp down the virus are now failing.

Here’s What NOLA Colleges Are Planning For The Fall And How Things Might Change

By • Jun 24, 2020

Most colleges and universities have released tentative plans for in-person learning this fall. But there’s a catch: Many require Louisiana to be in Phase 3 and Gov. John Bel Edwards just extended Phase 2 for an additional 28 days.

New Orleans Now Has A Task Force To Make Sure You Follow The Pandemic Rules

By • Jun 24, 2020

New Orleans now has a mask task force — a mask force, if you will.

Louisiana House Votes To Protect Schools From COVID Lawsuits

By • Jun 23, 2020

As school systems continue to weigh their options for the fall, a new bill may help provide schools with increased legal protection and encourage some to resume in-person learning despite the associated risks.

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