Governor John Bel Edwards deploys 23 State Fire Marshal personnel to Puerto Rico to assist in the recovery from a recent earthquake and tremors. State Fire Marshall Butch Browning says Urban Search and Rescue specialists will survey and access damaged buildings.
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This is the first time for they’ve been deployed for an earthquake.
LSU is still seeking it’s next President and Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne spoke with Talk Louisiana about his interest in the job earlier today. Dardenne says he is interested in the job. There are reports LSU is considering splitting the job up for future hires between the leader of the flagship campus, and someone who would run the system. Dardenne buys both arguments.
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…And a Zachary eighth grade science teacher has been arrested, accused of sexually abusing a teen and sending nude photos. 34-year-old Ellerea Silva turned herself in earlier today.
Lawsuit reform and car insurance rate arguments are set to dominate the upcoming session, and a new group has been formed to push back against leading Republican proposals for TORT reform. Real Reform Louisiana Executive Director Eric Holl, a former Governor Edwards staffer, recommends focusing on insurance policy that discriminates against the working class in favor of the rich, instead of lowering jury trial thresholds.
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Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin announces the rollout of the Small Business Protection Act, helping business owners stay aware of proposed regulations that could impact their business operations. The Act passed in the 2019 Legislative session and went into effect February 1st. Ardoin says depending on the nature of the business, there can be plenty of regulation to impact operations.