The Jackson Parish Sheriff’s office is on the scene of a plane crash that reportedly killed three. Reports indicate the small Cessna was en route to Shreveport before crashing just north of Chatham.
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. Ardoin says the goal is to protect businesses from overregulation.
Cut 9 (08) “…down the pike.”
Ardoin says businesses that sign up at smallbiz.sos.la.gov will get updated so they are not blindsided by regulation changes.
Louisiana is sending help to Puerto Rico as the island recovers from a devastating earthquake. State Fire Marshall Butch Browning says the deployment keeps officials sharp.
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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 opposes the Republican-crafted omnibus TORT reform bill he says is a giveaway to big business.
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Proponents of HB9 argue reducing the number of jury trials will save insurance companies money that they will then pass down to customers.
LSU still seeks it’s next President and Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne spoke with Talk Louisiana earlier today about his interest in the job. If he gets the job, Dardenne would be the first former board member to ever hold the position. He was elected Student Body President while attending.