Governor Jeff Landry has signed a property insurance reform package into law, but there is skepticism over whether they’ll help bring down rates. Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says the bills will rebalance the regulatory and legal environment of the insurance market, which will spur more competition, driving rates down…
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But opponents of the bills say the legislation will only allow insurance companies to improve their profit margin.

The Louisiana House has approved a bill that calls for a constitutional convention. It would begin on August 1st instead of May 20th as originally proposed, so there’s more time to discuss how the constitution will be reorganized. But Baton Rouge Representative Edmond Jordan is skeptical that this is just a refresh of the constitution…
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The measure heads to the Senate.

A bill to provide exceptions for rape and incest to the state’s abortion ban failed to receive approval from a House committee. Greenwell Springs Republican, Representative Lauren Ventrella questioned Delisha Boyd on the enforcement of the bill, asking how you would know if someone was telling the truth that they were raped. Boyd responded by asking how would you know if a nine-year-old was raped?
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The bill failed to advance along party lines in a seven to four-vote.

A bill that would require public school students to have their phones off or stowed away during instructional time is nearing final legislative passage. The House Education Committee approved this bill that’s received Senate approval. Shreveport Representative Michael Melerine did express concern about students not having a phone during an emergency…
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But supporters of the legislation says adults will be the ones contacting police.