Legislation that seeks to reduce auto insurance rates by changing the state’s legal system clears the Senate on a veto-proof 29-8 vote. River Ridge Senator Kirk Talbot says his measure would result in more jury trials and other reforms that aim to limit damage claims against insurance companies and other businesses. Talbot says these reforms will lead to at least a 10-percent savings for motorists…
Cut 13 (10) “…accordingly”
Tort reform is a major priority of Republican lawmakers and business lobbying groups. But Democratic Senator Jay Luneau of Alexandria opposes the bill. He says the wording of the legislation does not guarantee a rate cut.
cut 15 (10) “…raise rates”
The measure heads to the House for more debate.

If your child received free or reduced-priced meals at school, but lost out on those meals because of school closures then your family could receive financial assistance under a new USDA program. State department of education spokesperson Syndi Dunn says about 600-thousand students are eligible for what is called a Pandemic EBT card that has up to 285-dollars on each card…
cut 11 (09) “…SNAP program”
To apply, go to Louisiana-believes-dot-org.

LSU’s Pete Maravich Assembly Center has wrapped up its PPE production operation. Director of Economic Development at LSU Greg Trahan says in a month they created more than 20-thousand gowns for frontline healthcare workers…
cut 7 (06) “….10,000 face shields”
Over one million square feet of billboard vinyl was used to make gowns and roughly 100 employees assisted in the project.