The Department of Health and Human Services estimates an eight-percent rate increase on the most popular plans of Obamacare, which begins open enrollment tomorrow. Commissioner of Insurance Jim Donelon says you could be eligible for federal assistance, if you do purchase a policy through the federal marketplace…
CUT 8 (10) “subsidy”
Over 100,000 Louisiana residents are currently insured thought the Affordable Care Act.

The US House has passed legislation approving the Keystone XL Pipeline. The bill was sponsored by Baton Rouge Congressman Bill Cassidy, aand passed today on a 252 – 161 vote. Democratic Senator Mary Landrieu has pushed the Senate to vote on this issue next week.

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Louisiana had some cold temperatures last night, and we’re expecting another chilly night with a hard freeze expected in North Louisiana, with some moderating temperatures during the day tomorrow. As for Sunday…

CUT 10 (11) Q: “rainfall for us”

That’s Phil Grigsby from the National Weather Service Office in Slidell.
Even though Black Friday is two weeks away, many retailers are releasing their special prices early to get a jump start on some top -of-mind awareness…
CUT 4 (11) Q: “of your competitor”
That’s Assistant Professor of Marketing at LSU, Dan Rice.