6:30 LRN Newscast

Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon says the legislative approval of a 45-million dollar incentive fund to attract more insurance companies will provide relief sooner than later for residents struggling with soaring premiums for property coverage. Donelon says the goal is to reduce the number of policyholders who have Citizens Insurance with a private insurer…
Cut 7 (10) “…incentive program.”
The first incentive program was established after Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.

Allowing infants to watch tablets and TV could impair their emotional well-being and academic achievement once they reach the age of 9 according to a Harvard University Study. Children’s Hospital of New Orleans Pediatrician Dr. Susan Fielkow (fell-co) agrees and says it can affect a child’s executive functioning skills.
Cut 10 (10) “…our emotions.”

We now have an announced Democrat in the 2023 Governor’s race. Kevin Gallagher reports on the first Dem to jump in…:
Cut 1 (33) “…I’m Kevin Gallagher.”