LRN Newscast 09:30 Oct 23

Election day is tomorrow and polls are open from seven A-M to eight PM. Emelie Gunn has more…
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Rain is in the forecast for much of the state on election day. But heavy rainfall is expected to hit Louisiana on Sunday as a result of a low pressure system. Several inches of rain are expected to fall across the state from Sunday to Tuesday.

Alliance for Affordable Energy, is raising concerns that rate hikes could be in store for Cleco customers, if a proposed a merger with Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Assets is allowed to go through. But Cleco spokesperson Robbyn Cooper denies that allegation…
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The Louisiana Public Service Commission is expected to vote early next year on whether to approve the proposed Cleco merger.

Thousands of Louisiana drivers are seeking answers about a letter they received that says they face fines for allowing their car insurance to lapse. State Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon says the Office of Motor Vehicles should have had a better process in place for those who received these letters and he’ll meet with OMV Commissioner Stephen Campbell next week to talk about how to determine if a fine is warranted…
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Some of these cases are over a decade old.