7:30 LRN Newscast

Strong storms are possible this afternoon for a large portion of Louisiana. LRN Meteorologist Bill Jacquemin has a preview of what we can expect…

Cut 28 (13) “…one and two inches”

There’s another good chance for rain on Saturday too.

There’s a good chance Louisiana legislators will pass legislation next year that will seek to reduce auto insurance rates, which are among the highest in the country. Republican Pollock Representative Gabe Firment is the chairman of the House Insurance Committee and says one of the biggest factors in our high premiums is the cost of litigation…

Cut 14 (14) “…than other states”

Firment says transparency is the key, making sure a judge or jury know the exact cost of the medical bills of the injured party.

Earlier this fall, the legislature passed a sweeping package of tax reforms. Next Wednesday, they go into effect. Kace Kieschnick (KEESH-nick) reports.

Cut 1 (34) “…I’m Kace Kieschnick.”

U-S Senator John Kennedy says one of the top priorities of the 119th Congress that convenes for the first time next week is renewing the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.

Cut 9 (10) “….did work”