9:30 LRN Newscast Feb 13

Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon announces a 30-day application period is open for the Insure Louisiana Incentive Program. Donelon encourages those with Citizens to seek new quotes. He says they are moving quickly to get new insurers writing residential and commercial policies in the coastal areas…

Cut 12 (05) “…expeditated basis.”

Chair of the state Democratic Party, Katie Bernhardt tells The Advocate she’s not running for governor. Some members of the party said the ad was self-serving and should have promoted the party, not Bernhardt. LA-politics-dot-com publisher Jeremy Alford believes her announcement is indicative of something else.

Cut 14 (09)  “…for governor.”

DOTD Secretary Shawn Wilson is a possible candidate.

February is American Heart Month and LSU Health New Orleans Cardiologist Dr. Frank Smart says to be mindful of recurring symptoms as an indicator of heart disease, especially when it happens with exercise or exertion. He says to talk to your physician, and if you have a family member who had a heart attack or stroke before the age of 60 for men and 65 for women you should also speak to a physician.

Cut 5 (09) “…do something.”

Heart disease in the leading cause of death in Louisiana and the U.S.

An LSU Pennington Biomedical Research Center study indicates a diet that includes potatoes is good for you. Assistant Professor Candida Rebello says potatoes do not negatively impact blood glucose levels and study participants actually lost weight while eating a potato-rich diet…:

Cut 8 (10)  “…in America.”