Which direction will your homeowners’ insurance premium go when it’s up for renewal? It depends on which company you have. Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says SureChoice and Elevate’s premiums will decrease by seven and a half percent on average, since they base their rates in large part on reinsurance costs.
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State Farm, on the other hand, will be increasing its premiums by an average of almost ten-percent based on a projection of higher future losses due to hurricanes.
The state legislature will have more money at its disposal. That’s because the Revenue Estimating Conference increased its tax and fee collection projections. PAR Research Director Melinda Deslatte (duh-LOT) says that effectively closes the budget gap.
The Louisiana Wildlife Federation has released the second edition of its “First Time Fishing in the Atchafalaya Basin” activity booklet. LWF Director Rebecca Triche (“trish”) says the booklet is geared toward young children who are interested in fishing.
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The activity booklet is free, and it can be downloaded on the Louisiana Wildlife Federation’s website.
Make it two in a row for the Saints! The Saints scored ten points late in the fourth quarter and beat the Carolina Panthers in the Superdome, 20-17. On the game-tying drive, Tyler Shough led the team down the field 78 yards in seven plays, capped with a 12-yard touchdown pass to Chris Olave. Head Coach Kellen Moore said Shough showed a lot of poise in that drive.
Charlie Smyth’s 47-yard field goal with two seconds left won it.