10:30 LRN Newscast Feb 13

Chair of the state Democratic Party, Katie Bernhardt tells The Advocate she’s not running for governor. Her recent TV ad received widespread criticism from party members. La Politics-dot-com publisher Jeremy Alford says her poll to run for governor and TV ad, even though she never announced her candidacy, could continue to haunt her.

Cut 15 (06)  “…discuss.”

Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon announces a 30-day application period is open for the Insure Louisiana Incentive Program. Donelon says the incentive program will offer matching grants to incentivize new and existing insurance companies to write residential and commercial policies.

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Donelon says 12 insurance providers have expressed interest in the program that he believes will decrease the number of home and business owners who rely on Louisiana Citizens.

Want to eat healthy? LSU’s Pennington Center in Baton Rouge says, “consider eating more potatoes.” Kevin Gallagher reports…:

Cut 2 (32)  “…I’m Kevin Gallagher.”

The third-ranked LSU women’s basketball team saw its undefeated season come to an end yesterday as top-ranked and defending champion South Carolina beat the Lady Tigers 88-64. The Gamecocks took control of the game early by scoring 18 of the first 20 points.