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Edwards names new chairman of Louisiana gambling board

By MELINDA DESLATTE - Associated Press

Louisiana gambling board chairman removed by state Senate

By MELINDA DESLATTE - Associated Press

Jeremiah Fred wears a mask while he is waiting to receive his diploma as the New Orleans Charter Science and Math High School class of 2020 holds a drive-in graduation ceremony as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, outside Delgado Community College in New Orleans, Wednesday, May 27, 2020. Students and family got out of their cars to receive diplomas one by one, and then held a parade of cars through city streets. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Bars, other businesses can open Friday in much of Louisiana

By MELINDA DESLATTE and KEVIN McGILL - Associated Press

FILE - In a Feb. 7, 2020 file photo, Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne, the governor's chief budget adviser, left; House Speaker Clay Schexnayder, R-Gonzales, center; and Senate President Page Cortez, R-Lafayette, speak ahead of a meeting of Louisiana's income forecasting panel in Baton Rouge. Louisiana’s income forecasting panel planned to quantify on Monday, May 11, 2020 just how deeply the coronavirus outbreak has hurt the state’s economy as officials begin to put together next year’s budget. (AP Photo/Melinda Deslatte, File)

Analysis: Louisiana Legislature asserting its independence

By MELINDA DESLATTE - Associated Press

New Orleans likely to lag state in reopenings amid virus

By KEVIN McGILL - Associated Press

FILE - In a Feb. 7, 2020 file photo, Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne, the governor's chief budget adviser, left; House Speaker Clay Schexnayder, R-Gonzales, center; and Senate President Page Cortez, R-Lafayette, speak ahead of a meeting of Louisiana's income forecasting panel in Baton Rouge. Louisiana’s income forecasting panel planned to quantify on Monday, May 11, 2020 just how deeply the coronavirus outbreak has hurt the state’s economy as officials begin to put together next year’s budget. (AP Photo/Melinda Deslatte, File)

Louisiana GOP legislative leaders create political nonprofit

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FILE - In this April 2, 2020 file photo, Cindy Morris, left, and Swarnamala Ratnayaka prepare RNA for testing for the new coronavirus at the molecular pathology lab at Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans. Where political divides marred early recovery efforts after Hurricane Katrina in 2005, Louisiana is showing rare political unity in the fight against the new coronavirus. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)

13 Louisiana children have developed illness tied to virus

By KEVIN McGILL - Associated Press

Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards speaks at a news conference to discuss testing statistics and contact tracing pertaining to COVID-10, Friday, May 8, 2020, at the State Capitol in Baton Rouge, La. (Hilary Scheinuk/The Advocate via AP)

Governor: Louisiana getting only drug approved for COVID-19

By JANET McCONNAUGHEY - Associated Press

Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne, the governor's chief budget adviser, answers questions about the budget on Thursday, May 21, 2020, in Baton Rouge, La. The House Appropriations Committee advanced a package of bills to close a $1 billion state budget gap, largely in line with plans recommended by Gov. John Bel Edwards. (AP Photo/Melinda Deslatte)

Dispute erupts over virus aid for Louisiana local government

By MELINDA DESLATTE - Associated Press

Gov. John Bel Edwards speaks Monday, May 11, 2020, at his media briefing on the state's COVID-19 response at the State Capitol in Baton Rouge, La., announcing that his stay-at-home directive will end with the Phase 1 reopening of the state on Friday, May 15. Dr. Alex Billioux, M.D., right, assistant secretary of health for the La. Dept. of Health's Office of Public Health, looks on. (Travis Spradling/The Advocate via AP, Pool)

Louisiana to name nursing homes where outbreaks happen

By MELINDA DESLATTE and KEVIN McGILL - Associated Press

Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards speaks to reporters at a briefing on the state's efforts against the coronavirus pandemic in Baton Rouge, La., Monday, May 4, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Louisiana hiring contract tracers amid pressure to reopen

By KEVIN McGILL - Associated Press

Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards addresses how churches can offer outdoor seating under an unenclosed tent as he speaks with members of the media during a COVID-19 press conference Thursday, April 30, 2020, at Governor's Office of Homeland Security &amp; Emergency Management in Baton Rouge, La. (Hilary Scheinuk/The Advocate via AP, Pool)

Analysis: Partisanship returns in Louisiana virus response

By MELINDA DESLATTE - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 31, 2020, file photo, State Rep. Vincent Pierre, D-Dist. 44, wears a mask and gloves as legislators convene in a limited number while exercising social distancing due to the new coronavirus pandemic at the state Capitol in Baton Rouge, La. Louisiana lawmakers are restarting their legislative session Monday, May 4, 2020, in a state reshaped by COVID-19. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)

Louisiana lawmakers resume session Monday amid virus fallout

By MELINDA DESLATTE - Associated Press

Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards addresses new regulations on outdoor seating options at restaurants as he speaks with members of the media during a COVID-19 press conference Thursday, April 30, 2020, at Governor's Office of Homeland Security &amp; Emergency Management in Baton Rouge, La. (Hilary Scheinuk/The Advocate via AP, Pool)

Edwards: No disruption expected at upcoming session

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Chairs are marked off with caution tape on the patio of Santa Fe Restaurant which is open for to-go or delivery orders on Esplanade Avenue in New Orleans, La., Monday, April 27, 2020, during the coronavirus outbreak.(Max Becherer /The Advocate via AP)

At cafe outdoor table: ‘I feel like I just got out of jail!

By JANET McCONNAUGHEY - Associated Press

People line up for food at a food distribution point for people economically impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, organized by New Orleans City Councilman Jay Banks, in New Orleans, Wednesday, April 29, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

At least 2 Louisiana parishes going against gov, reopening

By JANET McCONNAUGHEY - Associated Press

Gov. John Bel Edwards talks about what it takes to try and restart the economy and addressing steps being taken to fight the Coronavirus along with the status of cases in the state during a news conference at the GOHSEP Friday April 24, 2020, in Baton Rouge, La. (Bill Feig/The Advocate via AP, Pool)

Edwards wins Trump praise, irritation from GOP lawmakers

By MELINDA DESLATTE - Associated Press

Editorial Roundup: Louisiana

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Closed businesses are seen on Bourbon Street due to the coronavirus pandemic, in New Orleans, Friday, April 24, 2020. (Max Becherer/The Advocate via AP)

New Orleans won’t go with business tweaks allowed Friday

By JANET McCONNAUGHEY - Associated Press

Closed businesses are seen on Bourbon Street due to the coronavirus pandemic, in New Orleans, Friday, April 24, 2020. (Max Becherer/The Advocate via AP)

Louisiana: Stay-at-home until May 15, then some reopening

By MELINDA DESLATTE - Associated Press