Republicans strike at Louisiana governor’s stay-home order
4 years, 8 months ago

Republicans strike at Louisiana governor’s stay-home order

Associated Press  

— Republican lawmakers trying to unravel Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards’ statewide stay-at-home order began moving legislation Wednesday that would keep the Democratic governor from enforcing restrictions enacted to combat the coronavirus. Edwards said Wednesday he’s “hopeful” he’ll lessen the restrictions and enter the first phase of the White House’s reopening guidelines on May 16. “I’m ready to throw this thing in the trash if the governor does what’s right,” said Miguez, who worked on the legislation with Republican Attorney General Jeff Landry’s office. Edwards’ chief lawyer Matthew Block stressed the governor never shuttered many businesses and has since reopened more, allowing restaurants to open outside seating and letting certain non-emergency medical procedures resume.

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4 years, 2 months ago

Louisiana House GOP trying to yank governor’s virus rules

Associated Press  

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Why these 8 Republican governors are holding out on statewide stay-at-home orders
4 years, 9 months ago

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CNN  

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Louisiana governor moves primary because of coronavirus
4 years, 10 months ago

Louisiana governor moves primary because of coronavirus

Associated Press  

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