La. Gov. Halts Tax Appeal Deadlines In Response To COVID-19

Legal deadlines for tax appeals and other court cases in Louisiana have been suspended by the governor in response to the novel coronavirus pandemic.

Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards issued a proclamation Monday evening pushing back legal deadlines for proceedings in courts, administrative agencies and boards until at least April 13. The proclamation built on other safety measures the state has put in place to combat the spread of COVID-19.

As of Tuesday morning, the Louisiana Department of Health said the state had 171 reported cases of COVID-19, with four deaths attributable to the virus.

--Editing by Vincent Sherry. 

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