State
Governor signs compromise on civil justice
Gov. John Bel Edwards has signed legislation overhauling Louisiana’s civil justice system, resolving perhaps the most contentious issue from this year’s legislative sessions.
88 more COVID positives, one death in three local parishes
Eighty-eight more COVID-19 positives were reported in St. Mary, St. Martin and Assumption parishes Saturday and Sunday. A new death was reported in St. Martin.
Louisiana launches rental assistance program
Louisiana on Thursday launched a federally funded $24 million assistance program for low-income residents who can’t pay their rent because of the COVID-19 pandemic and response, Gov.
Bills signed into law this week in La.
Here’s a list of bills passed by the Legislature and signed as of Thursday by Gov. John Bel Edwards.
The list includes one veto.
