NEW ORLEANS (AP) – Associated Press Louisiana Daybook for Friday, Dec. 2.
Friday, Dec. 2 – Restore Louisiana Task Force meeting to discuss recommendations for providing help to small businesses and renters throughout the state who were affected by floods in March and August, 9:30 a.m. Members are also updated on the latest regarding the homeowners’ assistance program being funded with an initial $438 million appropriation through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Location: Tangipahoa Parish Council Chambers, Amite, LA.
Friday, Dec. 2 – Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards and First Lady Donna Edwards mark the start of the Christmas holiday season by celebrating Louisiana’s French heritage and culture with 'Joyeux Noel,' 3:00 p.m.
Location: Governor’s Mansion, 1001 Capitol Access Rd., Baton Rouge, LA.
THIS WEEKEND
Saturday, Dec. 3 – Louisiana Republican Party hosts a 'Get Out The Vote' rally in support of Republican senatorial candidate for Louisiana John Kennedy, with attendees including Vice President-Elect Mike Pence, Republican Sens. Bill Cassidy and David Vitter and Reps. Ralph Abraham, Charles Boustany, John Fleming, Garret Graves and Steve Scalise, Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry and Louisiana Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser, 11:00 a.m.
Location: New Orleans Lakefront Airport, 6001 Stars and Stripes Blvd., New Orleans.