Legislation to end the three-year rule is closing in on final legislative passage. The proposal would repeal the prohibition against the dropping of homeowners insurance policyholders if they’ve been with an insurer for three or more years. Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple wants to reduce regulations on insurance companies which he says will lead to more insurers writing policies in Louisiana
cut 7 (08) “…which is choice”
Opponents of the legislation say the state is doing away with a great consumer protection policy.

Baton Rouge Senator Cleo Fields has a bill that would require all school buses to have air conditioning and heating by July 1st, 2025. The legislation is awaiting a vote in Senate Finance as school systems have expressed concerns over how to fund such a mandate. Fields says he may change the wording of his bill to give school systems more time…
cut 16 (13) “….our intent”

Baker High School juniors and seniors who keep their grades up and have acceptable conduct in school will be rewarded with a four-day school week. Superintendent J.T. Stroder says instead of negative reinforcement for students he suggested one with a positive twist.
Cut 4 (12) “…an option.”
For students who don’t make the grade, Stroder says Fridays will be dedicated to helping them work on subjects where they are struggling.

A new report shows Louisiana added 18-hundred additional educators during the 2022-23 school year and the retention rate was 85-percent. Jenna Chaisson, deputy superintendent of teaching and learning with the Department of Education, says it’s a positive sign. Chaisson says school systems have used COVID relief funding to hire more support staff, but that money has run out…
cut 13 (10) “…support staff”

Two bills are going through the legislature to repeal the three-year rule where insurers can’t drop policyholders after three years of coverage.
Cut 2 (33) “I’m Brooke Thorington.”

Georgia Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene is calling on House Speaker Mike Johnson to resign after the House approved a 95-billion dollar foreign aid package that includes aid for Ukraine. But support for Johnson to resign does not seem strong enough to force a leadership change.

Louisiana is making progress in attracting and holding on to teachers but there are still shortages. Deputy Superintendent of Teaching and Learning, Jenna Chaisson says there is still ground to make up…
Cut 11 (11) “…88 percent.”
Chaisson says the retention rate has increased for those who have just entered the teaching profession and veteran teachers, but not those with 11 to 20 years of experience.

Baton Rouge Senator Cleo Fields would like to see every school bus in Louisiana to have heating and air conditioning by August 1, 2025. Fields says it’s hard to learn after sweating on the ride to school…
Cut 14 (12) “… unconscionable.”
The bill is awaiting a hearing in Senate Finance.

Legislation is nearing final legislative passage that would repeal what is known as the three-year rule. Currently, insurance companies can not drop a policyholder after they’ve been a customer for three years. Consumer advocacy group, Real Reform Louisiana, opposes the bill.

Ben Riggs says the bill would allow carriers to cancel up to five percent of their three-year protected policies without cause and the option to cancel more with permission from the insurance commissioner and those requests would not be subject to public disclosure.
Cut 10 (07) “…at risk.”
But Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says the three-year rule is not enticing new insurers to come to the state, it’s merely a deterrent.
Cut 9 (09) “…the same.”
Final legislative passage to end the three-year could come this week.

A Louisiana school system will give high school juniors and seniors the option of a four-day school week, if they are performing well in the classroom. Brooke Thorington has more on this new approach Baker High School is taking.
Cut 1 (31) “…I’m Brooke Thorington.”

The LSU gymnastics team received a heroes welcome on Sunday as they returned home from Fort Worth, Texas with a national championship trophy. It’s the first national title for the 50-year-old program.

This is the Louisiana Radio Network Legislative Report. I’m Jeanne Burns.

The goal of two bills making their way through the legislature is to repeal the three-year rule, that ensures property policyholders their carrier cannot drop their coverage after three years. Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says the bills are focused on revitalizing the insurance marketplace in Louisiana.

Cut 7 (08) “…which is choice.”

But Ben Riggs at Real Reform Louisiana opposes the bills and says the state’s insurance crisis is two-fold with unavailability and unaffordability and loss of the three-year consumer protection will only exacerbate the crisis.

Cut 8 (11) “…surcharge.” 

Baton Rouge Senator Cleo Fields would like to see every school bus in Louisiana to have heating and air conditioning by August 1, 2025. Fields says it’s hard to learn in the classroom after sweating on the ride to school…

Cut 14 (12)  “… unconscionable.”

Jackson Parish Superintendent David Claxton, who is also the president of the Louisiana Association of School Superintendents, many school districts are already transitioning to climate-controlled buses, but getting it all done by the 2025-26 school year might be difficult…

Cut 15 (08)  “…own ours”

Fields says there are federal grants available to help school systems pay for a-c and heat on busses.

Louisiana has the 3^rd highest rate of pickup truck fatalities, which is why law enforcement in our state will be focused on pickup drivers next week during the Buckle UP in Your Truck Campaign. DOTD Spokesperson, Gregory Fischer says because trucks are large and heavy, pickup drivers often have an elevated sense of safety causing some to feel comfortable unbuckled…

Cut 13 (13) “…big trouble.”

LSU lady tiger gymnastics could win its first ever national championship this afternoon at three…as they go head to head with Cal, Florida and Utah. Utah is looking for its 10th national championship in women’s gymnastics, which would tie a record. Florida is seeking its fourth and Cal is fresh off a Pac-12 title and they’ve flipped flopped with LSU for most of the season as the second ranked team in the country. But Heffner likes LSU’s depth…

Cut 8 (08) “…championship final.” 

———————————

The U-S House is expected to take a vote today to send foreign aid to Ukraine and Israel, a move that puts Mike Johnson’s position as House Speaker in jeopardy. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 1 (32)  “…I’m Jeff Palermo”

In case you missed it, the Pelicans are Oklahoma City Bound after beating the Kings 105 to 98 last night to get into the playoffs.  New Orleans begins a best of seven series tomorrow against the Thunder.

Today could be the day LSU win its first national championship in gymnastic. The Tigers will compete against Utah, Florida and Cal this afternoon at three. College Gym News co-managing editor Brandif Heffner says those teams are more than capable of winning but says the Tigers do have the best gymnast in the country….

Cut 7 (10) “…in the final”  
In Washington House Speaker Mike Johnson’s position could be in jeoparty if he puts a Ukraine aid bill up for a vote in the House, which is expected today. LSU political science professor Robert Hogan says Johnson is doing what he thinks is right and is not worrying about the political ramifications…

Cut 5 (11)  “..United States.”

———————————————

Louisiana has the 3^rd highest rate of pickup truck fatalities according to the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission and next week some Law enforcement officers will be focused on pickup truck drivers during the Buckle UP in Your Truck Campaign. Why the special focus? DOTD Spokesperson, Gregory Fischer…

Cut 12 (10) “…their seatbelts” 

U.S. Department of Homeland Security has launched the Know2Protect campaign to educate parents about the dangers of online sexual exploitation and how to best protect their children. Special Agent Jessica Zuppardo says if your child is a victim of such abuse do not delete any messages, do not engage with the perpetrator, and do contact local law enforcement.

Cut 11 (12) “…law enforcement.”

U.S. Department of Homeland Security is trying to educate parents about the dangers of the online predators who target children. The Know -2-Protect campaign looks to tackle a problem that’s rampant in Louisiana.  Special Agent Jessica Zuppardo

Cut 10 (10) “…reporting it.”

The U-S House is expected to take a vote on Saturday to send foreign aid to Ukraine and Israel, a move that puts Mike Johnson’s position as House Speaker in jeopardy.A divided House Republican caucus led to the removal of Johnson’s predecessor, Kevin McCarthy, last October. But LSU political science professor RobertHogan says the desire for a new House Speaker is not as strong as it was last Fall…

Cut 4 (08) “…seeing now ” 

——————————

Oklahoma stumbles at the NCAA gymnastic championships, giving LSU an excellent chance to win its first national title in gymnastics. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 2 (32)  “…I’m Jeff Palermo” 

The Pelicans are moving on to the Western Conference playoffs after a 105 to 98 win over the Sacramento Kings last night. Brandon Ingram led the way with 24 points, six rebounds and six assists. New Orleans will begin a best of seven series with the Thunder on Sunday night in Oklahoma City.

House Speaker Mike Johnson from Louisiana’s political future is on the line as the US House is scheduled to vote today to provide funding for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan. LSU political science professor Robert Hogan says far right Republicans oppose additional funding to Ukraine

Cut 3 (11) “…as speaker” 

LSU could win its first national championship in gymnastics today. They will compete against Utah, Florida and Cal, but not Oklahoma. The two-time defending champion Sooners suffered multiple falls in the semifinals and they are out. College Gym News co-managing editor Brandif Heffner

Cut 6  (10) “..slight edge.” 
The championship starts this afternoon at three.

——————————–

Louisiana has the 3^rd highest rate of pickup truck fatalities according to the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission and next week some Law enforcement officers will be focused on pickup truck drivers during the Buckle UP in Your Truck Campaign. DOTD Spokesperson Gregory Fischer

Cut  14 (09) “…these things.” 

The Buckle Up in Your Truck campaign runs through Saturday, April 27^th.
U.S. Department of Homeland Security has launched the Know2Protect campaign to educate parents about the dangers of online sexual exploitation and abuse of children. Special Agent Jessica Zuppardo says you can learn more at dhs-dot-gov Know 2 Protect, that’s with the number two.

Cut 9 (12) “…the police.”