Entergy Louisiana customers will see a rate increase in early 2025 but fees will go down. Sean Richardson has more.
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A settlement involving the National Realtor’s association is bringing changes to the way Realtors help homebuyers purchase a home. Colleen Crain has more.
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DOTD has cleared the last financial hurdle in building a new I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge. Mel Bridges has more.
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Entergy Louisiana customers will see a rate increase in early 2025 but will also benefit from lower fees and credits as a result of two settlements approved by the Louisiana Public Service Commission. The settlements end long-running litigation with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission regarding Grand Gulf Nuclear Station in Mississippi. PSC Davante Lewis says the rate hikes could have been worse…
Cut 4 (13) “…eight to ten dollars.”
Many Entergy customers that use around one-thousand kWh per month will see an initial bill increase of around four-dollars.
Under the agreements, Lewis says Entergy will eliminate connection and reconnection fees, expand eligibility for low-income senior bill discounts, and reduce late fees…
Cut 5 (06) “…one and a half percent.”
The Public Service Commission’s approval of the settlements is a significant move to ensure that utility costs remain fair and transparent.
Cut 6 (13) “…investments in infrastructure.”
Lewis emphasized the commission’s decision reflects ongoing efforts to hold utility companies accountable for their pricing and to protect consumers, particularly in the wake of rising costs in other areas.
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Beginning August 17th, because of a settlement involving the National Realtor’s association, Realtors across the country are facing changes in the way they help homebuyers purchase a home. Greater Baton Rouge Association of Realtors’ President-Elect, Larry Miller on how the new rules will impact the way homebuyers work with their agents in Louisiana…
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Miller explains Buyers have always been the source of funding the home purchase including the compensation of professionals with the seller’s authorizing disbursement of monies to brokers at closing. Now, sellers will no longer offer compensation in advance as a marketing incentive, instead…
Cut 8 (10) “…broker directly.”
Miller says it’s important to understand that Broker compensation has always been negotiable and is not set by any laws, associations, or Multiple Listing Services. Compensation is between the client and broker. Miller says, to be clear is to be kind and you should know what you’re paying for…
Cut 9 (11) “…will be.”
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The Louisiana Lottery Corporation just ended its’ second-best fiscal year ever, with around 643 million dollars in revenue. Spokesperson Dustin Annison says the Lottery transferred almost 205 million dollars to the state treasury to use for K-12 public education this year…
Cut 10 (12) “…education system.”
Since the Lottery began in 1991, they’ve been mandated to transfer 15 percent of their earnings each year to the state treasury to use for K-12 public education. Annison says they’ve transferred around 5 billion dollars since they started, or around 35 percent of total revenue.
Cut 11 (10) “…education.”
The top seller for the Lottery continues to be scratch-offs, amassing around 312 million dollars last year, which is around half of the Lottery’s total sales for 2024. Annison says the Lottery tries to keep scratch-offs fresh by adding more, higher and unique prizes such as…
Cut 12 (10) “…our games.”
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DOTD has made a major step forward in building a new I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge. Project Manager Paul Vaught says they’ve officially reached a financial close, as the developer has sold the bonds needed to complete financing. He says the developer, Calcasieu Bridge Partners, will start final designs immediately…
Cut 13 (09) “…to complete.”
The current I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge is over 70 years old and building a new bridge has been discussed for years. Vaught says the House Transportation committee voted against a financing plan last October. However, Vaught says Governor Landry’s administration got the project back on track…
Cut 14 (10) “…that were made.”
State and federal funding cover 1.2 billion dollars of the 2.3 billion total cost, and the rest will come from tolls collected at the bridge. Once the bridge is open, it will cost those outside the five-parish area $2.50 with a toll tag and $3.75 without. Vaught says the state will retain around 15 percent of the tolls’ net profit…
Cut 15 (11) “…five-parish area.”
Preliminary construction work can begin later this year and the goal is to have a new bridge constructed in 2031.
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Saints rookie offensive tackle Taliese Fuaga (Tah-lee-ess-say Foo-ah-gah) left practice Thursday with a back injury. After practice, Coach Dennis Allen said he has yet to receive word about the severity of the injury….
Cut 16 (21) “…back tightness.”
The Saints next preseason game is Sunday night against the 49ers in San Francisco. It’s another chance for second-year pro Jake Haener to show he should be the primary back-up to Derek Carr. Haener on how he’s improved from last year…
Cut 17 (17) “..you’re accurate.”
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Jardin Gilbert and Jordan Allen have been the starting safeties throughout preseason camp for the LSU Tigers. Major Burns has played the Star position, a hybrid linebacker-safety position. Coach Brian Kelly says the on field communication between the group has been good, but the tackling needs to improve…
Cut 18 (18) “…evaluate that.”
Josh Williams looks to be the starter at running back, Kaleb Jackson is the primary back-up. Fifth year running back John Emery will also get opportunities after making a decision to return for his final season at LSU. Kelly is glad Emery is still around…
Cut 19 (22) “…he’s back.”
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