The latest release from the annual LSU Louisiana survey of public opinion confirms the property insurances market in in distress….
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The Edwards Administration is asking lawmakers to put another 17-million dollars into an incentive fund that’s set up to attract more insurance companies to provide property insurance in coastal areas. Earlier this year, the legislature allocated 45-million dollars into the fund, but they are seeking more funding.

A bill to allow non-felons, 21 and older, to carry a concealed firearm without a permit continues to make its way through the legislative process. The House-approved bill received the backing today of Senate Judiciary B on a four-to one-vote. Oil City Representative Danny McCormick believes the U-S Constitution allows gun owners to conceal carry without a permit…
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The bill has been sent to Senate Finance because State Police would lose money if permits are not required.

Legislation to incentivize gun owners with a $500 tax credit to buy safety devices for their firearms has bipartisan support as it makes its way through the legislature. New Orleans Democrat Mandie Landry has been a longtime proponent of gun safety.
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The bill has already been approved by the House and is awaiting final passage on the Senate floor.

At the State Capitol, a House-passed bill to allow adults with a clean criminal record to carry a concealed weapon without a permit moves out of Senate Judiciary today…despite plenty of opposition. Here is Fabian Blache, with the state Association of Chiefs of Police, worrying about young men with unpermitted guns…:

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The bill passes, 4-to-1, but must also pass Senate Finance, because ending concealed carry permits will mean loss of revenue.

Another gun-related bill moving forward would incentive guns with a $500 tax credit for buying gun safety devices. The bill’s sponsor is New Orleans Representative Mandie Landry, who says too many die in accidental shootings or by stolen firearms…:

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The bill has bipartisan support. Its next stop is the Senate floor, where it could win final passage.

With just ten days left in the legislative session in Baton Rouge, there is still some life in efforts to raise the state minimum wage. New Orleans Senator Gary Carter’s bill would take it from the federal minimum of $7.25 to $10. He tells Shreveport Senator Greg Tarver there are still MANY in Louisiana getting well under $10…:

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It remains to be seen if the bill will actually get a vote on the Senate floor and getting through the House would be a huge obstacle.

LSU’s annual Louisiana Survey of public opinions shows a great many of us are struggling with getting, keeping and affording property insurance, after so many companies went insolvent of left the state after hurricanes in 2020 and ’21. Study lead Dr. Mike Henderson says the overall picture is dismal…:

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He says 1-in-10 have had their coverage cancelled.

A bill to increase the state’s minimum wage still has a pulse as the legislative session enters its final two weeks. Jeff Palermo reports…:

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State Police are investigating an officer-involved fatal shooting in Shreveport Monday. Troopers say SPD had an encounter with 60-year-old Robert Diamond, who reportedly drew a gun on them. He died later at a local hospital. The investigation into the shooting has just gotten started.

The so-called Constitutional Carry bill – already approved by the House – moved out of one Senate committee, despite abundant opposition. Here’s Louisiana Progress executive director Peter Robbins-Brown…:

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The bill passed by a 4-to-1 vote, but must also pass Senate Finance, because doing away with Concealed Carry permits means loss of state revenues. The legislature concludes business in ten days.

This year’s Louisiana Survey by LSU indicates many folks are really struggling to get, keep and afford homeowner’s insurance. It’s no secret that hurricanes in 2020 and ’21 caused a lot of insurers to either go insolvent or leave the state. LSU’s Dr. Mike Henderson says nearly 20-percent surveyed said they tried to get new coverage in the last year…:

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63-percent report problems affording their coverage.

Louisiana residents are frustrated with property insurance cancelations, coverage refusals, and affordability. That’s the findings of LSU’s annual “Louisiana Survey” of public opinion. Poll leader Dr. Michael Henderson says the survey of 500 adults in the state showed that 17-percent said they’ve had their homeowner’s insurance canceled within the past year…:

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Ten days left in the legislative session and a bill to increase the state’s minimum wage from $7.25 to ten-dollars an hour starting in January is still alive. The Senate Finance Committee did not vote on the bill, but instead made the procedural move of advancing the legislation to the Senate floor without a vote, which pleased New Orleans Senator Gary Carter…

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A bill to allow non-felons, 18 and older, to carry a concealed firearm without a permit continues to make its way through the legislative process. The House-approved bill received the backing today of Senate Judiciary B on a four-to one-vote. Oil City Representative Danny McCormick believes the U-S Constitution allows gun owners to conceal carry without a permit…

Cut 9 (06)  “asking for” 

The bill has been sent to Senate Finance because State Police would lose money if permits are not required.

Legislation to incentivize gun owners with a $500 tax credit to buy safety devices for their firearms has bipartisan support. New Orleans Democrat Mandie Landry says in Virginia similar legislation even received support from the NRA.

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If the bill passes in the Senate, it would head to the Governor’s desk.

Ten days left in the legislative session and a bill to increase the state’s minimum wage from $7.25 to ten-dollars an hour starting in January is still alive. New Orleans Senator Gary Carter told the Senate Finance Committee doing so will improve the livelihoods of thousands of Louisiana residents…

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The committee did not vote on the bill, but instead made the procedural move of advancing the legislation to the Senate floor.

Legislation to incentivize gun owners with a $500 tax credit to buy safety devices for their firearms has bipartisan support as it makes its way through the legislature. New Orleans Democrat Mandie Landry has been a longtime proponent of gun safety and says her bill also can help address the rampant issue of guns being stolen in her district.

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Lawmakers have yet to decide on the final figure for teacher pay raises. President of the Louisiana Federation of Teachers Larry Carter says lawmakers are now indicating they will support a direct teacher increase of up to $2,000…:

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The 2023 Regular Legislative Session must adjourn by 6 p.m. on Thursday, June 8.

Postseason baseball returns to Alex Box Stadium this weekend as LSU will host the Baton Rouge Regional which will get underway on Friday afternoon with the Fighting Tigers hosting Tulane at 2 PM. Fifth-year Tiger Gavin Dugas is pumped up…
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The other two teams in the Baton Rouge Regional are Oregon State and Sam Houston State.

Legislation to incentivize gun owners with a $500 tax credit to buy safety devices for their firearms has bipartisan support as it makes it’s way through the legislature. New Orleans Democrat Mandie Landry says the devices can help prevent children from being killed in accidental shootings and guns from being stolen.

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If it passed in the Senate it heads to the Governor’s desk.

The Atlantic Hurricane Season begins Thursday and Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon says it’s an ideal time to review your property insurance policy’s roof coverage. Donelon says the deductible for named storms or hurricane damage is typically five percent of the insured value of your home.

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He says to be aware of what your deductible will be and be prepared to address if you have storm damage.

An annual LSU survey of public opinion shows MOST Louisianans feel the government is moving the state in the wrong direction. More from Kevin Gallagher…:

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In Louisiana 95 Methodist churches plan to split from the global denomination, over theological differences. The church’s statement on human sexuality says that sex is only affirmed within monogamous, heterosexual marriages has caused a some churches to leave across the country.

An annual survey conducted by LSU found most people in the state think Louisiana is moving in the wrong direction. Michael Henderson, who leads the survey every year, says they polled over 500 adults here and 61% indicated they are not happy with where Louisiana is headed…:

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The survey found residents were most concerned about crime and the state’s economy.

It appears that lawmakers will give teachers a $2,000 pay raise instead of the $3,000 that the governor originally asked for. President of the Louisiana Federation of Teachers Larry Carter the raises are crucial to keep teachers from leaving the state.

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The regular session ends next Thursday.

The LSU baseball team heads into the NCAA tournament as the fifth overall national seed and will host a regional this weekend. The Tigers spent most of the season as the top team in the country before a late-season fall, but they still hope to make it to Omaha. Junior first baseman Tre Morgan says he doesn’t want a repeat of last year’s regional loss…:

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Tulane, Oregon State and Sam Houston State will play in the regional also.

And the Nicholls baseball team earned a spot in the tournament after winning the Southland Conference Championship Sunday. They’ll visit the Tuscaloosa regional hosted by 16th-seeded Alabama who is one of the hottest teams in baseball. Colonels coach Mike Silva says he’s excited:

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Lawmakers have yet to decide on the final figure for teacher pay raises. President of the Louisiana Federation of Teachers Larry Carter says this is the time of year when educators look at other opportunities, so timing is everything to keep more qualified teachers from leaving..:
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He says it looks like legislators have settled on a $2,000 increase for teachers.

With the Atlantic Hurricane Season beginning Thursday, Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon says now is the time to check your roof coverage. He says the deductible for named storms is typically five percent of the insured value of your home…:
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LSU’s annual public opinion research poll finds a majority of Bayou State residents feel the state is moving in the wrong direction. Michael Henderson leads the survey and says those negative feelings are not partisan in nature…:
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Henderson says you can expect to hear the Louisiana Survey’s negative results in campaign speeches, as the fall elections grow near,

The Caddo Parish coroner has identified a man killed in an officer involved shooting Monday as 60-year-old Robert Diamond. State Police confirmed two Shreveport officers responded to a scene where shots were exchanged after an altercation ensued. Diamond was pronounced deceased at a local hospital. No officers were injured during this incident which remains under investigation.