My office has become aware of a disinformation campaign concerning voting in parishes hardest hit by Hurricane Laura. Several people have shared false information stating that all voters in Southwest Louisiana will be forced to vote by mail. This is untrue. We are working with clerks and registrars on reestablishing early voting location and emergency Election Day polling places. Please feel free to share my statement, found here and below, on your social media and with your friends and contacts in the affected areas. Please call my office at 225-922-2880 with any questions.
“We are working with the Registrar of Voters and Clerk of Court in both Calcasieu and Cameron Parishes to reestablish early voting locations and emergency Election Day polling locations for the November and December elections. Rumors that voters affected by Hurricane Laura will be forced to vote by mail are unfounded and untrue.”
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LANDRY: State of Emergency Declaration Puts Price Gouging Laws in Effect
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BATON ROUGE, LA – With the Governor declaring a state of emergency, Attorney General Jeff Landry encourages Louisiana consumers to be conscious of price gouging.
“It is an unfortunate reality that some people and businesses attempt to take advantage of consumers during and after natural disasters,” said General Landry. “I strongly encourage consumers who suspect price gouging to contact their local law enforcement agencies."
Read more: State of Emergency Declaration Puts Price Gouging Laws in Effect
Oil Workers Evacuate GOM Rigs as Storm Strengthens
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The storm’s forecast track means it will have more time over warm Gulf waters that will fuel its strength, said Jim Rouiller, chief meteorologist at the Energy Weather Group in Philadelphia.
In addition to wind, the system is expected to swamp coastal areas of Louisiana with a life-threatening storm surge. Cotton, orange juice and sugar all rose on fears that the storm will disrupt supply.
Read more: Oil Workers Evacuate GOM Rigs as Storm Strengthens
Local Officials Discuss Hurricane Preparedness and the Hurricane Season
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The official start of the Atlantic hurricane season has begun, with June 1st being what is forecast to be a below average season. Local officials from Iberia and St. Mary Parish discuss the upcoming season and some of the challenges that come about with preparation for a hurricane and state that even though the season is forecast to be below average, citizens of the prone areas should not let down their guard.
Read more: Local officials say residents must be at the ready for storms
