10:30 LRN Newscast May 23

Citizens Insurance policyholders may get some financial relief when it comes to premiums. Sean Richardson reports legislators are working on legislation that temporarily eliminates the ten-percent surcharge for coastal residents.

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That’s welcome news, especially since NOAA’s prediction for the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane season, which begins a week from Saturday, is above average with 17 to 25 named storms. They believe 8 to 13 will become hurricanes and 4 to 7 major hurricanes.

The Louisiana Department of Health is set to greatly increase the availability of mental health providers by expanding Medicaid reimbursement eligibility to provisionally licensed mental health professionals. Deputy Assistant Secretary for the state Office of Behavioral Health Robyn McDermott says one of the only major differences between provisionally and fully licensed mental health professionals is supervision.

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Memorial Day weekend officially kicks off summer activities and if you’re looking for a way to beat the heat, look no further than a Louisiana State Park. Parks Director Brandon Burris says they’ll officially open their pools and water playgrounds on Saturday.

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For locations and hours visit lastateparks.com