As south Louisiana works to recover from the damage caused by Hurricane Ida nearly three weeks ago, State Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon says some companies continue to deny evacuation expenses to policyholders if there was not an official evacuation order in place…:

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Donelon says he is expecting some companies to take legal action to nullify his order to pay.

State Treasurer John Schroder is miffed that FEMA has yet to reimburse Calcasieu Parish for school construction made necessary by Hurricanes Laura & Delta last year. The school board there has requested $50-million to resume rebuilding. Schroder says, if FEMA doesn’t step up, state bond money will be required…:

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He feels, after two hurricanes, FEMA needs to do its job and help Calcasieu out.

State health officials report a sixth Louisiana child has died during Louisiana’s fourth COVID surge. Jeff Palermo has more…:

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The state begins a new round of disaster food assistance Monday for folks affected by Ida. DSNAP benefits will be loaded onto Louisiana Purchase food cards, and applicants can begin applying next week in ten parishes. Check with the DCFS website for more information. “dcfs.la.gov”.