News + Notes – Page 95

June 4, 2020

Lafayette loses more shelter space as housing needs mount

Closing the shelter was in the works before the pandemic. But the loss nevertheless comes at a bad time.

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June 3, 2020

Guillory’s cuts only the tip of the inevitable iceberg

Before we break out the tar and feathers, we need to appreciate the context of Guillory’s budget cuts. Given the dire straits of the city’s financials, these cuts—and more—are arguably inevitable.

June 2, 2020

Questions surround parks & rec director’s ‘retirement’

Mayor-President Josh Guillory had an uneasy time explaining an email he sent to council members Tuesday morning claiming longtime Parks & Recreation Director Gerald Boudreaux would be “announcing his retirement from LCG soon.”

June 2, 2020

Tight for time, Louisiana Legislature tackles ‘tort reform,’ medical marijuana, gun rights and more

While lacking time, the Legislature nevertheless managed to push through several notable bills. Among them long-sought wins for business interests and the beginnings of change to Louisiana’s jungle primary.

June 2, 2020

Council Preview: Celebrating Reggie Thomas and moving money around

June 1, 2020

‘This is different’ — A dispatch from Lafayette’s Rally Against Police Brutality

Sunday’s rally wasn’t the first time Lafayette resident protested police violence. The difference, organizers say, was its diversity and clarity of purpose.

May 28, 2020

LGH, Lourdes systems bring in almost $50 million in relief as losses mount

Hospitals within Lafayette’s two major health systems got federal relief from the CARES Act that will only cushion the blow from COVID-19 losses, mainly attributable to postponed elective procedures.

May 27, 2020

Yes, community spread of coronavirus is still active in Lafayette

While outbreaks at crawfish production facilities and nursing homes are the primary drivers of new cases in the Acadiana region, spontaneous community spread remains a risk.

May 26, 2020

Consultant again waves warning flag about lack of permanent leadership at LUS

Going on two years without permanent directors and headed for uncertainty, LUS and LUS Fiber could risk their financial health without permanent and steady leadership, the systems’ consulting engineer warns in an annual report issued last month.