Pollock Representative Gabe Firment is trying again to ban gender reassignment surgery and transition procedures for anyone under the age of 18. Brooke Thorington has more.
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Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon unveils his legislative agenda, which he calls an ambitious plan to stabilize rates for homeowners. Kace Kieschnick has the story…
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A big celebration is planned for tonight on LSU’s campus to celebrate the national champion women’s basketball team. Brooke Thorington has more.
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The funeral of Louisiana Oil & Gas Association founder and President-Emiritus Don Briggs will be held tomorrow. The Lafayette resident died Monday in his home at the age of 82. Briggs founded the association in 1992 and served as the President for 26 years. Current President Mike Moncla says Briggs started LOGA to organize independents as major companies left Louisiana…
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Moncla called Briggs a titan in the industry who spent over 50 years fighting for the Louisiana oil and gas industry. Moncla says wherever the industry needed a voice, Briggs was there…
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Briggs led LOGA from its founding until 2018 when he stepped down to focus his time on his family. “A fierce friend” and fighter, Mancla says Briggs was a tireless advocate for oil and gas in Louisiana…
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Grant Parish Representative Gabe Firment wants to ban gender reassignment surgery and transition procedures in Louisiana for anyone under the age of 18. Firment filed a similar bill last year, but then withdrew it and filed a study resolution for the state health department instead. Firment says many of the procedures are experimental.
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However, the study released last month is limited to Medicaid recipients and does not indicate the adverse outcomes Firment referred to.
When asked if he’d spoken with physicians who perform such procedures, the Republican insurance consultant says he’s only talked to doctors who are opposed to gender reassignment.
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Firment says in the past year the public has learned more about the dangers of such procedures and he’s confident the legislation will pass this session.
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You can read the entire study from the Louisiana Department of Health on our website at LouisianaRadioNetwork.com. The session begins Monday.
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Jim Donelon says in the upcoming legislative session he’s proposing the most ambitious package of insurance reform bills in his 17 years as Insurance Commissioner. Donelon says the legislative package is centered around legal and claims process reform and the Fortify Homes roof grant program…
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Donelon says one of the legal and claims process bills would prevent rogue law firms from filing firviouls lawsuits against insurance companies, which he says drives up costs for honest homeowners. He says another proposal would allow homeowners to ask a public adjuster for a second opinion on damages…
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Donelon says the legislative agenda includes a full implementation of the Louisiana Fortify Homes Program, which helps homeowners receive direct incentives to build stronger roofs. He says a similar program has been successful in Alabama
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The LSU women’s basketball team will celebrate and honor its 2023 national championship this evening with a parade that will culminate with a celebration inside the Maravich Center. The Tigers defeated Iowa Hawkeyes 102-85 on Sunday afternoon. LSU Chief Brand Officer Cody Worshan says everyone is invited to attend this great celebration.
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The event at the Maravich Center will include the presentation of the National Championship trophy and remarks from several dignitaries. Coach Kim Mulkey will also address the crowd along with members of the women’s basketball team. Worshan says this is a milestone not only for Lady Tigers and Coach Mulkey but also for the university.
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Free parking will be available on campus in designated lots for fans. The university is preparing for one of the biggest turnouts the university has ever seen. Worshan says the Lady Tigers have solidified the university’s brand around the world and the numbers show.
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LSU said that in the event of severe weather, the parade will be canceled. However, the PMAC celebration will still take place at 7 p.m. For details of the evening’s event, visit lsusports.net.
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The LSU football team is just over halfway through their Spring Training schedule that began in early March. Defensive Coordinator, Matt House says it’s provided a great chance to develop depth, especially on the defensive line as starters Mekhi Wingo and Maason Smith are out with injury…
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Wingo racked up 47 tackles 3 sacks and a forced fumble in 13 games with the Tigers last season and is expected to be a big piece of the LSU D-line next year. The Missouri transfer has been sidelined for Spring Camp this year, but House says that doesn’t mean he isn’t still progressing…
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One of the biggest stars of this LSU defense is Freshman All-American Harold Perkins who led the Tigers with 72 tackles, 7.5 sacks, 3 forced fumbles, and an interception in 2022. The five-star linebacker enjoyed most of his success as an edge rusher, but House says he’s been getting more reps at his natural position…
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