2:30 LRN Newscast June 15

Governor John Bel Edwards has signed into law legislation that would make property owners more aware of their hurricane, named storm, wind, and hail deductibles. Eric Holl, executive director of the consumer advocacy group Real Reform Louisiana, says many policyholders don’t even know they exist…:

CUT 09(12)      “…their insurance useless.”

Holl says the bill was signed into law Tuesday, adds a greater level of transparency that should better protect policyholders from those surprise costs.

Gasoline prices in Louisiana are nearly $2 more than they were one year ago. The statewide average for regular gas is now $4.55. Tulane University Energy Institute director Eric Smith says Biden Administration energy policies are partly to blame, but energy prices would still be surging without them…:

CUT 08(11)      “…that impact.”

 

A virus that usually causes winter colds for kids is surging in Louisiana’s summer heat. Brooke Thorington looks at why…:

CUT 01(34)      “…Brooke Thorington.”

The first-ever matchup of the LSU and Southern University football teams will be broadcast on live TV.  SEC Network will carry the historic game on Saturday, September 10th. Kickoff is at 6:30 pm. The two Baton Rouge universities have never before played against one another.