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Cassidy, Some Republicans Condemn ‘Scheme’ to Undo Election for Trump
The unprecedented Republican effort to overturn the presidential election is being condemned by an outpouring of current and former GOP officials.
Cruz Leads 11 Senators Challenging Presidential Election Results
John Kennedy is included in the GOP group saying it will challenge the outcome by voting to reject electors from some states when Congress meets next week.
Louisiana to Start Vaccines for Ages 70 and Over Next Week
Starting next week, a network of about 100 pharmacies will start to receive limited doses of the Moderna vaccine.
1st Reported US Case of COVID-19 Variant Found in Colorado
The first reported U.S. case of the COVID-19 variant that’s been seen in the United Kingdom has been discovered in Colorado.
Senate GOP Blocks Democratic Push for Trump’s $2K Checks
President Trump has been pushing to more than triple the $600 payments approved by Congress. The House approved the larger checks, but the issue divides Republicans.
House Approves Trump’s $2K Checks, Sending to GOP-led Senate
The House has voted overwhelmingly to increase COVID-19 relief checks to $2,000, meeting President Donald Trump’s demand for bigger payments.
Trump Signs Massive Measure Funding Government, COVID Relief
President Donald Trump has signed a $900 billion pandemic relief package that will deliver long-sought cash to businesses and individuals.
Suspect in Nashville Bombing Died in Explosion
Authorities say the man suspected off setting off a bomb in a recreational vehicle that rocked downtown Nashville on Christmas Day died in the explosion.
Louisiana Airport To Be Site Of New National Guard Center
Officials say designs for the project are about 60% complete.
North Louisiana Mayor Quarantined With Covid-19
The mayor says his symptoms are mild
Project Will Double The Size Of Island In US Wildlife Refuge
The islands were damaged by the BP oil spill.
Former Governor Edwin Edwards Undergoing Tests In Shreveport
A statement from the family says the former governor is feeling fine.
Former Louisiana State Representative Vic Stelly Dies
The lawmaker was the author of a controversial tax plan.
Nashville Explosion Knocked Communications Offline
Three people taken to hospitals are said to be in stable condition.
Biden Hopes Virus Deal Is Glimpse Of Future
The bill passed by veto-proof margins.
Bidens to Get Vaccine Dose on Monday
President-elect Joe Biden and his wife, Jill, will be getting their first dose of the coronavirus vaccine on Monday. Vice President-elect Kamala Harris and her husband, Doug Emhoff, will receive their doses the week after next.
LUS Probe: Inquiry Ended on Utility Payments to Internet Unit
The Louisiana Public Service Commission has ended an inquiry into whether Lafayette’s publicly owned internet system illegally benefitted from payments from other parts of the city-owned utility system.
Congress Seals Agreement on COVID Relief, Government Funding
Top negotiators in Congress have sealed a deal on an almost $1 trillion COVID-19 economic relief package.
Louisiana Shopped the Globe for Protective Gear in Pandemic
Louisiana sent tens of millions of dollars to companies around the country, and as far away as China, for masks, gloves and ventilators in the early months of the coronavirus pandemic.
Louisiana’s Newest Congressman Hospitalized with COVID-19
Louisiana's newest congressman has been admitted to a hospital a day after announcing that he had been diagnosed with COVID-19.