The Louisiana House approves legislation giving the insurance commissioner the authority to reject rate increases deemed excessive. The vote was 68-34, with all “no” votes coming from Republicans. One of the “no” votes came from Baton Rouge Representative Paula Davis, who previously worked for the Insurance Department…
Cut 10 (10) “…is good policy.”
Louisiana’s two Democratic congressmen send a letter to President Trump urging him to reconsider cuts to the AmeriCorps program. Trump and Elon Musk’s DOGE have reduced staff by 85-percent and eliminated more than one-thousand grants nationwide. New Orleans Congressman Troy Carter says AmeriCorps provides essential services, not just for those being served, but also for the volunteers themselves.
Cut 8 (06) “…over the country.”
A state program designed for mothers looking for an alternative to abortion will launch soon. The program, called Thrive: The Baby and Parent Network, was born from an act in the 2022 session by Baton Rouge Senator Rick Edmonds, who says Thrive provides pregnant women with life-affirming care to build long-term stability.
Cut 5 (10) “…and Medicare plans.”
Future LSU Tiger and former Alexandria Senior High star running back J-T Lindsey is this year’s Warrick Dunn Award winner. The LHSAA Network gives out the prestigious award to the best high school football player in the state. Lindsey gives credit to his mother for pushing him to be the best player he can be….
Lindsey led the ASH Trojans to an undefeated regular season and a trip to the state championship game.