The Governor has signed into law a bill assuring your right to an independent public adjuster in your homeowner’s insurance claim. Kevin Gallagher reports…:
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With 200 strikeouts, off the field that equals $2,000 for LSU Tigers Paul Skenes who pledged $10 for every strikeout to Folds of Honor a non-profit that provides educational scholarships. Teiko Foxx has the story…
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Beginning next month, a tax increase on e-cigarettes and vape products goes into effect in Louisiana, Brooke Thorington has more.
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Governor Edwards signs a bill that assures homeowners the right to hire a public adjuster to handle their property insurance claims. St. Bernard Parish Republican Representative Ray Garafalo is the House sponsor of the bill. He says the new law serves notice to insurers that their customers DO have the right to a third-party assessment of one’s damage…:
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Garafalo’s bill had a senate companion; filed by New Orleans Democrat Senator Royce Duplessis. The two bills were merged together before final passage. Garafalo says this is big step in assuring consumer rights in property claims…:
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In recent years, over a dozen insurance companies have either closed up shop or quit writing new coverage in Louisiana; leaving thousands with few or no options for affordable coverage. Garafalo says the bill is not overly onerous on insurers, and was part of a package of bills aimed at easing the state’s property insurance crisis…:
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The law takes effect on August 1st.
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The Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation’s 101st convention begins today in New Orleans. Farm Bureau spokesperson Avery Davidson says as they enter their next century attendees can expect something different this year, a forum with six of the seven gubernatorial candidates.
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After the forum on Friday, Davidson says U.S. Senator John Kennedy will address members and give an update on issues before Congress.
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Saturday evening the 2023 Louisiana Farm Bureau Queen will be crowned at the Queen’s contest. Sunday, Attorney General Jeff Landry will address delegates and Davidson says they’ll also set policy and elect board members for the next year.
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An awards ceremony and talent contest will also be held during the convention.
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LSU Tigers Paul Skenes has recorded a whopping 200 strikeouts on the field which adds up to $2000 donated to the non-profit – Folds of Honor. Skenes pledged $10 for every strikeout he records this season. Senior Director of Chapter Relations Diane Niemecek says Skenes generous supporters continue to give and change lives.
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Folds of Honor provides educational scholarships to children and spouses of fallen and wounded service members and first responders. Niemeck says it’s an amazing contribution to the organization.
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Skenes became affiliated with Folds of Honor as a player for the United States Airforce Academy. Niemecek points out its contributions from individuals like Skenes that keep the organization going.
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Skenes and supporters raised 65 hundred dollars going into the C-W-S and currently donations total over 24 thousand dollars.
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A tax increase on e-cigarettes and vape products sold in Louisiana beginning next month, will go towards pay raises for state police. Bill author, Covington Representative Paul Hollis, admits going into the session he was doubtful lawmakers would approve a tax increase, especially during an election year.
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Hollis says the current tax is a nickel per milliliter and that will increase to 15 cents beginning July 1st.
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In addition to increased taxes on vape products, Hollis says there are other aspects involving the sale of vape products addressed in the bill.
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State Police Superintendent Colonel Lamar Davis says he’s losing troopers to neighboring states who pay officers more than Louisiana.
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The NBA draft is tonight and rumors have swirled around what the Pelicans will do with their 14th overall pick and young talented core. Reports came out that the organization believed 2nd overall prospect Scoot Henderson out of the NBA G League to be a franchise-building player and were making a push for a top-three pick. To move up though they’d have to give up one of their young stars in Zion Williamson or Brandon Ingram which host of the Locked On Pelicans Podcast Jake Madison believes is unlikely…
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With a move up in the draft unlikely, the Pels could stay at 14 where Madison says they could add some much-needed shooting around Williamson in the form of UCONN guard Jordan Hopkins. Another prospect is Kobe Bufkins out of Michigan who Madison says could be a potential scorer off the bench. Madison says the Pels could also look to trade back or add depth at center…
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LSU has forced a second game against Wake Forest after beating the Demon Deacons five to two last night in the semifinal round of the College World Series. The Tigers gave up two runs in the second inning, but Coach Jay Johnson liked how his team responded after that
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Wake Forest scored two runs off LSU’s starter Javen Coleman. But Griffin Herring entered the game in the second inning and threw 4.2 innings of scoreless baseball, striking out six. Gavin Guidry and Riley Cooper also performed well out of the pen and Cooper earned his second save in as many nights.
So could we see Paul Skenes back on the mound tonight? Johnson says we’ll have to wait and see…
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Cade Beloso’s three-run homer in the third inning was the difference. Beloso on trying to win a third straight elimination game
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First pitch tonight is at 6 PM. The winner advances to the championship round to play Florida in a best-out-of-three series.