Eligible Louisianans with active unemployment claims will begin to see the additional Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC) for the week ending Jan. 2, this week. The $300 per week payment will be processed in addition to the weekly benefit amounts for other UI programs. Although the CARES Act expired on...
Louisiana Legislative Black Caucus Elects New Leaders for 2021
The Louisiana Legislative Black Caucus has elected its 2021 executive board officers. The new officers will begin their terms on Feb. 1. State Rep. Edward “Ted” James, II State Rep. Edward “Ted” James, II, of Baton was elected chairman of the Caucus. State legislators from the New Orleans metro area...
Limited Supply of COVID-19 Vaccine is Now Available to Select Groups in the Public Across Louisiana
The Louisiana Department of Health is coordinating a COVID-19 vaccine distribution effort in Louisiana, resulting in vaccine availability at 100 sites, mostly pharmacies across the state. New Orleans East Hospital has received a limited supply as part of that effort, according to an announcement released by the hospital today (Monday,...