Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon opposes a proposal to make his job an appointed position instead of elected. Senate Insurance Chairman Kirk Talbot plans to file the bill to make the office an appointed position. Donelon says other states who have appointed insurance commissioners, usually have them in place for about three years and the learning curve is high for this job.
Donelon has served as insurance commissioner since 2006 and will not run for re-election.
If you suffer from allergies, it’s probably not surprising that Baton Rouge and New Orleans rank in the top 30 Allergy Capitals in the U.S. Hannah Jaffee with the Asthma and Allergy Foundation says they rank cities by tree, grass, and weed pollen counts.
You can also find a list of certified products like air filters and more at the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America’s website at aafa.org.
A continuing wave of cyberattacks is targeting educational institutions and seven Louisiana colleges was hit in the last four months. Southeastern Louisiana, UNO, LSU Ag Center, River Parishes Community College, Xavier University New Orleans, Nunez Community College, and Southern University at Shreveport network systems were also encrypted. TrustedSec Advisory Solutions Director Alex Hammerstone says universities are prime targets because there’s a bigger chance for a large financial outcome.
Nearly a month ago, Southeastern Louisiana was the target of a cyberattack that impacted online classes, entry to dormitories, campus activities, sporting events, and more. Southeastern Louisiana Professor Dayne Sherman said it was a difficult situation.
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More than 30 cyberattack incidents have occurred in the U.S. this year.