As lawmakers debate a $45-million incentive fund to help Louisiana’s property insurance crisis, House Democrats call for transparency and accountability from the Department of Insurance. Democratic Caucus Chairman Sam Jenkins (D – Shreveport) says the state’s insurance problems all came to be under Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon’s watch, and new policy is called for going forward…:

CUT 05(09)      “…to address it.”

Baton Rouge Congressman Garret Graves says he’s still not ready to make a decision on running for governor this fall. Graves is not happy the state GOP has already endorsed Attorney General Jeff Landry in the Louisiana governor’s race. He says voters are upset a group of Republicans are trying to hand pick the next governor…

Cut 07  (08)      “…strongly encouraged.”

Graves is 51-years-old and has served in the U.S. House since 2015.

Today is National Unclaimed Property Day, and here in the Bayou State, Treasurer John Schroder says he’ll observe that by personally handing out over $42-thpusand in checks to over 500 people today. He says you should check for yourself if you have cash coming at “LACashClaim.org”…:

CUT 12(11)      “…in this program.”

The New Orleans Saints and Denver Broncos reach a deal to send former Saints Super Bowl-winning head coach Sean Payton to the Mile High City.  New Orleans will get the Broncos’ first-round pick this year and their second-round pick next year. Saints analyst Mike Detillier thinks it’s a sign that Broncos’ ownership trusts Payton to turn things around…

CUT 09(13)      “…Wilson around.”