Tropical moisture combined with a stalled cold front could result in six to eight inches of rain across Louisiana this week. LSU Health Climatologist Barry Keim says Louisiana residents should be prepared for heavy rains and the possibility of flooding.
Cut 4 (06) “…big time flooding.”
AN LSU Pennington Biomedical study found severely obese Americans are receiving fewer surgeries despite national obesity rates rising. Senior author of the study, Dr. Vance Albaugh suspects insurance coverage is partially to blame.
In 2024, the Louisiana Legislature and Governor Landry passed a law requiring commercial health insurance plans to include coverage for bariatric surgery. Albaugh says it has yet to be enacted.
A bill that would create a Prescription Drug Affordability Board passed overwhelmingly in the legislature and is awaiting Governor Landry’s signature. Co-Founder of Americans for Lower Drug Prices Jason Young cautions that the bill does not impose any price controls or set reimbursement limits.
Cut 13 (06) “…put anything out.”
The deadline to put your name in the lottery for one of three thousand fortified roof grants is this Friday. Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says fortified roofs protect against extreme weather and extreme homeowners’ insurance prices. Resilient roofs limit claims, prevent damage and lower insurance rates.