Real Reform Louisiana, a consumer advocacy group, says a new study from the Consumer Federation of America shows drivers with bad credit are being penalized with much higher auto insurance premiums than those with good credit, even when both have a safe driving record. Real Reform Director Ben Riggs says this practice allows insurance providers to pad their profits…
cut 6 (11) “…good drivers”
Riggs says three states have passed laws to prohibit using credit scores in setting insurance prices. He points out all three states have cheaper auto insurance than Louisiana. But Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon says insurance companies have seen people with poor credit try to use minor accidents to improve their financial situation…
Cut 7 (08) “…pay more.”

Qualifying to have your name on the fall ballot begins tomorrow. Most of the attention is on the governor’s race, but political analyst Bernie Pinsonat expects the race for Attorney General, State Treasurer and Secretary of State will be hotly contested…
Cut 16 (10) “…election system safe.”
Four people are running for Secretary of State. Three Republicans, Nancy Landry, Clay Schexnayder and Brandon Trosclair. Gwen Collins-Greenup is the Democrat.

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s Office of Veteran and Military Student Services’ signature fundraising event will be featured on the Food Network TV show BBQ USA tonight. Operation Smoke Show brings in 60 of the most competitive barbecuers in the region and Ryan Gonzales hopes tonight’s publicity will lead to more competitors next year…
cut 10 (09) “…in April”