The Rundown: Louisiana Legislature returns, latest coronavirus numbers and more news
Today in The Rundown: Poll shows public agrees with Gov. John Bel Edwards; Louisiana Legislature returns; and more news.
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The Countdown…
Days until the Governor’s stay-at-home order is lifted: 10
Days until the Louisiana legislative session must end: 28
Days until the newly-scheduled Louisiana presidential primary: 69
Days until the presidential/senatorial/congressional election: 183
Days until the Louisiana runoff election (as needed): 215
Coronavirus in Louisiana
The Numbers…
Cases: 29,673
In Hospitals: 1,502 (On ventilation: 220)
Deaths: 1,991
Tests administered (state and privately reported): 18-,931
**Numbers reported as of noon May 4. For updated numbers see: The Louisiana Department of Health.
The News…
Reopening the state: A new survey from the left-leaning Public Policy Polling has found that 64% of Louisiana voters agree with Gov. John Bel Edwards decision to extend the state’s stay-at-home order through May 15.
Other findings include:
52% of people agree with the job President Trump is doing as president.
59% say Gov. Edwards is doing a good job.
56% say they are “very concerned” about coronavirus, while 26 say they are “somewhat concerned.”
Happening today…
House
Appropriations meets at 9 a.m. in Room 5.
Transportation, Highways and Public Works meets at 9 a.m.in Room 1.
Ways and Means meets at 9 a.m. in Room 4.
Senate
Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture, and Rural Development meets at 8 a.m. in Room A-B.
Judiciary C meets at 10 a.m. in Room A-B.
Judiciary B meets at 12:30 p.m. in Room A-B.
Judiciary A meets at 3 p.m. in Room A-B.
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