State lawmakers will spend this week in Baton Rouge for a special session centering around one piece of legislation. Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon is proposing a 45-million dollar incentive fund aimed at bringing new insurers to the state, giving more options to homeowners seeking private property insurance policies. Donelon says a similar incentive worked after Katrina & Rita caused companies to exit the state, and he believes it will work again…but lawmakers must act quickly…:
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There are some skeptical lawmakers, but Marrero Representative Kyle Green says he supports Donelon’s plan…
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The special session must end by Sunday night.

Louisiana’s own Archie Williams, whose story of redemption and voice amazed the judges of America’s Got Talent in 2020 will perform again tonight.
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ULM will introduce new Athletics Director John Hartwell this afternoon. Director of Student-Athlete Success Carmen Wright says they are thrilled their search led them to Hartwell….
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Hartwell previously served as the AD at Utah State and Troy University.