NOAA is predicting 17 to 25 named storms, eight to 13 hurricanes and four to seven major hurricanes this is year. It’s the most severe hurricane forecast ever produced by the government weather agency and it’s because of warm sea surface temperatures and La Nina, which allows for more tropical development.

The Louisiana Public Service Commission approves the largest renewable power expansion in the state’s history. Mel Bridges has more…
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Legislation has been approved this year that’s intended to bring more private insurers into the state in the hopes competition will lower premiums. River Ridge Senator Kirk Talbot says lawmakers are also looking to pass a bill that could provide immediate premium relief, by suspending the 10-percent surcharge Louisiana Citizens policyholders have to pay to receive coverage through the state’s insurer of last resort…
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Under this bill the ten-percent surcharge will go away for three years for coastal residents and it will be reduced by five percent for Citizens policyholders outside of the coastal zone.

Folks in Acadiana have something to brag about, with U.S. News and World Report names Lafayette as Louisiana’s best place to live. Mayor Monique Boulet says the secret is out about what a great place the Hub City is to live.
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Boulet says Lafayette offers the culture, food, and entertainment that Louisiana is known for, along with a family-friendly environment.