9:30 LRN Newscast

Governor John Bel Edwards’ two terms in office comes to an end Monday. Brooke Thorington looks back at his administration’s accomplishments and a major controversy that had the governor on the defensive…
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Moderate to heavy rain will fall across the state today. Forecasters are also keeping an eye on a storm system that will hit the state on Monday, Inauguration Day.

Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon’s long political career comes to a close on Monday. Donelon has been the state’s insurance commish since 2006. He leaves office at a time when property insurance rates have seen dramatic jumps. He’s hopeful an incentive program to bring more insurers to the state and a grant program to strength roofs will help…
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A new law that went into effect this week requires Louisiana health insurance providers to pay fertility preservation costs for cancer patients or those facing medical treatment that render them sterile. Baton Rouge Representative Paula Davis authored the legislation and remembers the emotional testimony from citizens pushing for this new law…
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