Many Entergy Louisiana customers can expect a small rate increase of about four-dollars a month. But Public Service Commissioner Davante Lewis says the increase is half of what Entergy Louisiana wanted and they negotiated the rate down by settling litigation involving allegations that Entergy mismanaged a nuclear power plant in Mississippi….
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Entergy has also agreed to reduce its late fees to one-point-five percent. eliminate connection and reconnection fees and expanding discounts for seniors.

The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) has issued a “do not use” water advisory for residents in Madison Parish. The advisory warns residents not to use tap water for any purpose. The state’s Surgeon General, Ralph Abraham, says there’s been a significant drop in water pressure in the area, which raises concerns about a paraquat, a toxic herbicide entering the water supply.
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Residents are urged to use bottle water until the advisory is lifted, which may stay in affect until next week.

Because of a settlement involving the National Realtor’s association, Realtors are facing changes in the way they help homebuyers purchase a home. Greater Baton Rouge Association of Realtors’ President-Elect, Larry Miller on how the new rules will impact the way homebuyers work with their agents…
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Sellers will no longer offer compensation in advance as a marketing incentive.

The Louisiana Lottery Corporation just ended its’ second-best fiscal year ever, reporting 643 million dollars in revenue. Spokesperson Dustin Annison says 205 million dollars of that funds K-through 12 public education…
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