The National Weather Service says the deadly tornado that struck Arabi in St. Bernard Parish was at least an EF-3 twister with winds of up to 165 miles per hour. About 150 homes in St. Bernard suffered significant damage and Governor Edwards is hopeful affected homeowners will see the claims process with their insurance company go quickly…
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Many Hurricane Laura and Delta victims are still battling with their insurance companies and that’s why Alexandria Representative Ed Larvadain has filed a bill to create a Fraud Prevention Authority to investigate claims of fraud following named storms. Eric Holl with Real Reform Louisiana says the authority is modeled after a task force that investigates automobile theft and insurance fraud…
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The House Insurance Committee has approved this bill and heads to the House floor for more discussion.

A bill to limit the release of mugshots before a suspect is convicted passes out of House Governmental Affairs. Brooke Thorington has more.
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