4:30 LRN Newscast March 28

The Louisiana House approves legislation that would repeal the rule that prohibits homeowner insurance companies from dropping a policyholder after three years. Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple’s package of bills seeks to bring more insurers into the state that he says will lead to more competition and lower rates. Pineville Representative Mike Johnson…

Cut 5 (12)  “…that’s right.”

The measure heads to the Senate for debate.

Kristen Perkins has started Leedle’s Dirty Paws Rescue in Rapides Parish in memory of her daughter, Leeleanne who tragically died in 2022 trying to save a dog. Perkins says the rescue help dogs find new homes but admits operating a rescue is tough.

Cut 8 (12) “…that choice.” 

You can find a link to the rescue at LouisianaRadioNetwork.com

The Small Business Administration has opened a Business Recovery Center in Crowley for businesses impacted by challenges from last year’s extreme drought. Spokesperson Corey Williams…

Cut 11 (11) “…extreme drought.”

Williams says services are free of charge, with no appointment necessary. There are SBA offices in all 64 parishes.

Louisiana honey supply is down due to the state’s extreme drought last year. The state typically produces more than three million pounds of honey in a year. State Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain says last year it was two-million pounds….

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Strain says a lower supply of honey, means the price has gone up.