Three and a half years following the fatal arrest of Ronald Greene, a Black motorist, criminal charges have been handed down against five law enforcement officers involved in his arrest. Master Trooper Kory York faces the most significant charge, negligent homicide, while the others have been charged with malfeasance and obstruction of justice. Attorney Ron Haley urges District Attorney John Belton to prosecute these individuals to the fullest extent of the law…
cut 8 (09) “….for Ron”

Senator John Kennedy took the U.S. Senate floor to challenge FEMA to explain exactly how it determines National Flood Insurance rates. Kennedy says the new Risk Rating 2.0 is causing flood coverage rates to increase so sharply, many homeowners simply cannot afford it anymore…:
cut 4 (12) “…and it’s falling.”

The Revenue Estimating Conference has recognized an additional 925-million dollars that can be spent in the current fiscal year. Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne says Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon would like to use some of that money to create an incentive fund that can attract more insurance companies to Louisiana…
cut 12 (10) “…..in the state”
Lawmakers would pass legislation in the regular session to create the fund.

Tomorrow is the deadline for first-class mail and packages to be posted for Christmas arrival. USPS spokesperson David Walton has a few mailing tips you’ll need to keep in mind that will also help in getting your gifts to their intended recipients before Santa arrives. He says use a sturdy box for packages so gifts arrive in one piece.
Cut 13 (11) “…return address.”