1:30 LRN Newscast March 28

The Louisiana House approves an insurance reform to repeal the three-year rule. Louisiana does not allow homeowners insurance companies to drop policyholders who have been customers for at least three years. Pollock Representative Gabe Firment this will allow insurers to better manage their risk.

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He says repealing the three-year rule will attract more insurers into the state.

Last year’s historic drought also impacted honey in the state. Louisiana Ag Commissioner Mike Strain says in a typical year, Louisiana produces more than three million pounds of honey, but last year it was two-million pounds….

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A lower supply of honey means higher prices.

The Small Business Administration opened a Business Recovery Center in Crowley today to provide resources and assistance to those impacted by last year’s extreme drought. Spokesperson Corey Williams says non-profit organizations are also eligible for loans.

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After her daughter was tragically killed on a busy highway while trying to save a dog, Kristen Perkins chose to honor her memory by starting “Leedle’s Dirty Paws Rescue.” In the small Rapides Parish town of Glenmora; they have six dogs right now.

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You can find a link to rescue at Louisiana Radio Network dot com