The redistricting debate is expected to begin at the state capitol this week. Jeff Palermo has the story
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As the debate gets underway, the State Senate will be without Larry Selders for the time being. The Baton Rouge Democrat is hospitalized with what his office calls “a serious medical emergency involving his heart.” His office says while he will be temporarily unavailable as he focuses on his health, his office remains open.
The Louisiana Legislature has given final approval to a one-point-five billion dollar plan for coastal protection and restoration. Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Chairman Gordon Dove says one of the highlights of the annual plan is a 94-mile land bridge from Port Sulphur in Plaquemines Parish to Terrebonne Parish…
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Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says the trend in the first four months in 2026 has been mainly positive.
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Temple says while a small handful of auto insurance companies have filed for rate increases, the vast majority which have filed for rate changes have filed for rate decreases.