Democratic candidates running for US Senate, Gary Chambers and Syrita Steib attended a forum hosted by the Baton Rouge Press Club….
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Early voting for the November eighth election begins today and runs through next Tuesday, except on Sunday. Louisiana’s U-S Senate race has not garnered much attention, but Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin still expects about half of Louisiana’s registered voters will cast a ballot….
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There are eight constitutional amendments on the November 8th ballot. Amendment two deals with property tax exemptions for veterans with disabilities. Public Affairs Research Council President Steven Procopio…
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Procopio says a yes vote for amendment two would expand the homestead exemption to cover more disabled veterans, on a sliding scale based on the level of disability.

Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon leaves for London later today as he’s scheduled to meet with Lloyd’s of London. Donelon says 37-percent of Lloyd’s business globally is re-insurance and the rising cost of re-insurance is resulting in a huge increase for Citizens Insurance and fewer private insurers…
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Donelon will tell Lloyds about a plan to create an incentive fund to attract new property insurers to Louisiana.