Governor Edwards announced that the state will move to Phase 2 for reopening on Friday, June 5th. Here are a few of the changes that Phase 2 Reopening brings: Allows businesses that have been operating at just 25% capacity during…
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Statement from Gov. Edwards on appointees not being confirmed
Baton Rouge — Today, Gov. John Bel Edwards issued the following statement on two of his appointees, both experienced and highly qualified, whose confirmations were blocked. “I am deeply disappointed that Ronnie Jones was not confirmed after his decades of…
With six days until deadline, 66 percent of eligible Louisiana families apply for Pandemic EBT program
Program benefits families of children who normally receive free or reduced-price meals at school Baton Rouge, La. — With six days until the deadline, applications for the Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) Program have been submitted on behalf of 403,731…
Visiting Parks and Recreational Facilities
Protect Yourself and Others from COVID-19 Staying physically active is one of the best ways to keep your mind and body healthy. In many areas, people can visit parks, trails, and open spaces as a way to relieve stress, get…
Department provides funding opportunities and resources to ensure strong start for Early Childhood Communities
Resources focus on healthy operations, sustaining and expanding access to care, classroom quality, and family engagement post-COVID-19 Baton Rouge, La. — As the state begins reopening, the Louisiana Department of Education today released a Strong Start 2020 Planning Guide for…
Grambling State to gradually reopen campus for employees beginning June 2020
University personnel to return to in-person work in phases with increased safety measures Grambling, La – Grambling State announced plans to gradually resume on-campus work for team members beginning June 2020. Details of the University’s multi-phased reopening approach and new…
Two Ouachita Parish Public Library branches to reopen to the public with modified hours
Two Ouachita Parish Public Library branches will reopen to the public with modified hours. The Main Branch (located at 1800 Stubbs Avenue in Monroe) and the Ouachita Valley Branch (located at 601 McMillan Road in West Monroe) will operate under…