More Louisianans than ever are now covered by health insurance, according to new census data. Emelie Gunn has more…:
Cut 3 (31) “I’m Emelie Gunn”

Solar panel customers in Louisiana are suing the state over the cap that was placed on the solar tax credit program earlier this year. New Orleans lawyer Larry Centola says the state violated these people’s rights when they retroactively capped the program…:
Cut 10 (11) “on em”
The tax credit program was capped at $25 million during the 2015 session.

This week is National Drive Electric Week and the state department of natural resources would like motorists to learn about the benefits of all-electric and plug-in hybrid-electric cars. Executive Director of Louisiana Clean Fuels program, Ann Shaneyfelt, says the range of some fully electric vehicles is up to 200 miles, which is similar to having a full tank of gas.
CUT 7 (08) “every single morning” 2x
Shaneyfelt says the maintenance cost of electric vehicles is also much lower, and most public charging stations are free.

The National Hurricane Center is tracking two tropical systems in the Atlantic Basin. Tropical Storm Julia formed just along the Florida east coast in a rare over land forming storm. It is the 10th named storm of the season. Julia is forecast to move into Georgia and weaken as it dumps rain. Tropical Storm Ian is in the central Atlantic and is forecast to stay away from land as it moves into the northern Atlantic.