The Louisiana Fortify Homes Program will open its third round of 750 grants of up to $10 thousand to replace roofs to fortified standards begins today at noon. Teiko Foxx has more…
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One of the state senate races has two current representatives, who aren’t term-limited, in the runoff. Colleen Crain has more….
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Confusion over how to address a veto override session while in the midst of a legislative session has prompted Constitutional Amendment 1 on the November 18th ballot. Brooke Thorington reports it happened last year when lawmakers were in a regular session and the governor vetoed the legislature’s drawing of a Congressional map…
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Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon says the third round of grants of up to $10 thousand for the Louisiana Fortify Home Program opens today at noon. Donelon says 750 grants will be available for all homeowners at the department of insurance’s website…
The grant will cover the cost of reinforcing a roof using methods that meet or exceed the FORTIFIED Roof standard, which includes strengthening the roof of the home against severe storms, high winds, and wind-driven rain.
The LFHP began with enough funding to award three thousand grants. Donelon says homeowners must meet certain criteria to be eligible for the grant including…
Funds are paid directly to contractors and are limited to construction costs. Donelon says upgrading to fortified roof standards is beneficial for policyholders who are paying high premiums.
Grants will be awarded to eligible homeowners on a first-come first-served basis. To apply, visit www.ldi.la.gov.
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Two Powerful Democratic Representatives in the Louisiana House are in a run off for the State Senate Seat vacated by term limited, Greg Tarver. Former Shreveport Mayor, Cedric Glover and Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, Sam Jenkins are ideologically similar, according to LSU Shreveport Political Science Professor, Jeff Sadow, but he says the outcome may be influenced by the candidate voted out in the primary…
While Jenkins and Glover have similar voting records, Sadow says, Glover who has served as mayor and state representative might be considered more of a Maverick and Jenkins is more mainstream. Sadow says neither Jenkins nor Glover have reached term limits in the house so this race is a risk but the seat is open so…
Glover’s almost 30-year political career started in the Shreveport City Council before he served as mayor. Greg Tarver has endorsed Jenkins, and Sadow says Jenkins has more establishment support.
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Constitutional Amendment one on the November 18th ballot seeks to clarify what happens when legislators call for an override veto session, but they are already in a regular or special session. Public Affairs Research Council President Steven Procopio…
The situation came up in 2022. Lawmakers were in a regular session, but called for an override veto session to override the governor’s veto of the Congressional map. Procopio so it wasn’t clear how the Legislature should handle the situation.
And with a predicted voter turnout of only fifteen percent for the November 18th election, the fate of the four constitutional amendments is anybody’s guess. But when it comes to Amendment 1 Procopio says…
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For a PAR guide on the four amendments visit PARLouisiana-dot-org
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There will be no SEC West Championship for LSU this season as the Tigers scored just one touchdown in the second half in a 42-28 loss to Alabama. Coach Brian Kelly says the Tigers did a lot of good things, but you have to play at a higher level than good in order to win in Tuscaloosa…
LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels threw for 219 yards and two touchdown passes and also rushed for 163 yards and a score. He left the game in the fourth quarter after taking a vicious hit to the helmet from Dallas Turner. Kelly says they asked the officials to see if targeting occurred when Daniels got hit in the head…
Meanwhile, Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe rushed for a school-record four touchdowns and 155 yards. He also threw for 219 yards. Kelly says the Tigers’ defense didn’t do enough to keep Milroe in check…
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The Saints are all alone in first place in the NFC South after beating the Chicago Bears 24-17 yesterday. New Orleans quarterback Derek Carr threw for 211 yards and two touchdowns and is happy to see the team on a two game winning streak…
The Saints are now five and four. New Orleans defense got off to another slow start on Sunday, allowing 17 first half points. But they made up for it by forcing five turnovers. Coach Dennis Allen…
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Taysom Hill accomplished a rare feat in the victory. He threw a touchdown pass, and also caught a touchdown. He’s only the second player in the NFL to record at least ten touchdowns rushing, passing and now receiving. The late Frank Gifford was the other. Hill more happy about the victory…
The Saints are at Minnesota on Sunday.