It’s been a year since the legislature passed a series of laws addressing the rising cost of property insurance. Ben Albright, the president of Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of Louisiana, says the new laws have led to more companies coming into Louisiana, and the added competition will lead to premiums going down.
Cut 6 (08) “…cut their rates.”
There are ten days left in this legislative session and lawmakers still need to approve a budget. Senate President Cameron Henry says they are making progress and it helps that the Revenue Estimating Conference recognized additional dollars to spend saying some of that additional revenue will go to roads and bridges…
The session must end June 12th.
We’re in day two of hurricane season and LSU Public Health Climatologist Barry Keim says with warmer sea surface temperatures, conditions are ripe for significant storm activity. NOAA is forecasting 13 to 19 named storms, 6 to 10 hurricanes, and 3 to 5 major hurricanes. Keim says early preparation is essential for safety throughout the season.
Cut 9 (08) “…just be prepared.”
It’s a winner take all at the Baton Rouge Regional tonight. LSU takes on Little Rock for the third time. After soundly defeating Little Rock Friday 7-0, the Tiger fall to the Trojans 10 – 4 last night. Jaden Noot got the start for LSU and couldn’t get out of the second inning, giving up three hits and two runs in an inning and a third. Coach Jay Johnson says he may need to be ready today.