The Senate Insurance Committee advanced legislation that repeals the state’s three-year rule. The rule prevents insurance companies from dropping homeowners who have been with the same company for three years or more. Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says this bill is part of his plan to bring more insurers into Louisiana which would stabilize rates.
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Another bill making its way through the process makes it easier for insurers to raise rates. Temple says deregulation is the key to getting more insurance companies in Louisiana and lowering rates.

LSU Health New Orleans says 80 of its 172 graduating medical students will remain in Louisiana for their residency, which is great news according to LSU Health New Orleans School of Medicine Interim Dean Richard DiCarlo…
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One of the tallest buildings in Lake Charles will be imploded. The Capital One Tower has sat vacant since Hurricane Laura. Many of its windows were blown out and there are boards covering up the holes. The building’s owner wanted to rebuild the skyscraper, but it’s not financially possible. Lake Charles Mayor Nic Hunter supports the demolition of the building.

If you’ve ever wanted to have a conversation with a WWII veteran, now you can. Brooke Thorington explains.
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