The 2024 legislative session is underway and insurance reform is a major focus. Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says reducing regulations will lead to a more competitive market which should lower rates. Temple says one of the bills he’s favoring would allow insurers to adjust rates without his approval. But he says the department is still involved…
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Major changes could be coming to the state’s constitution as Governor Landry is looking to take items out of the constitution and put them into state law. Public Affairs Research Council President Steven Procopio says legislators are unable to make many changes to the state’s tax code without voter approval…
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A bill calling for a constitutional convention has yet to be filed.

Big plans for a new sports and entertainment arena on LSU’s campus along with changes to the Raising Cane’s River Center are on the agenda for the East Baton Rouge Metro Council today. Colleen Crain has more…
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