Entergy customers will soon see an extra $5.50 tacked on their bill as the utility company recovers the cost for the repairs needed after Hurricane Ida hit southeast Louisiana in 2021. Entergy CEO Phillip May says a tax maneuver reduced rate payers’ immediate obligation by about 180-million dollars…
cut 5 (10) “….this securitiziation”
The Public Service Commission approved this plan on a three to two vote.

Discussions continue on whether to hold a special session next month or wait until the regular session begins in April to create an incentive fund to lure more private homeowner insurance companies to the state. Governor Edwards says there does not seem to be opposition to the incentive program, but disagreement on whether a special session is needed…
cut 11 (12) “…basic determination”

To date, there are five candidates running for governor, four Republicans and one Independent, and no Democrats. ULM-Political Science professor Dr. Joshua Stockley says it would be disappointing if a Democrat doesn’t get in the race because all spectrums and perspectives wouldn’t be represented.
Cut 7 (10) “…be represented.”
There are a few Democrats looking at running at entering the race.

The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office is offering dating tips after they arrested 30-year-old Shane Chelette of Thibodaux on allegations he committed sexual battery and oral sexual battery on a date he met on Tinder. Captain Brennan Matherne…
cut 15 (14) “…..never met”