Governor Landry recently welcomed General Motors Insurance as a new auto insurer to the state, but Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says that’s not true. Jeff Palermo has the story.
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A new study shows that Northwestern State is a major economic driver in northwest and central Louisiana. Andrew Greenstein reports.
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Governor Jeff Landry recently announced General Motors Insurance as a new company that can provide auto insurance in Louisiana. But Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says G-M National Insurance is not new and has been doing business in the state in 2006. Temple says they do have a new product available for drivers of newer GM vehicles.
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Governor Landry says General Motors Insurance uses in-vehicle technology already built into Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac vehicles that are 2016 or newer to offer personalized rates based on safe driving habits. Temple says this type of technology is also offered by other insurers in Louisiana.
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Shortly after Governor Landry issued a press release welcoming General Motors Insurance to the state, Temple issued a press release several hours later saying GM National Insurance is not a new company to Louisiana, but they have a new product.
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Fire-related deaths are up from 41 fatalities this time last year to 54 so far in 2025. Ken Pastorick of the State Fire Marshal’s Office says in 41 fatal fires, only 13 homes had smoke alarms and only 3 of those were known to be working.
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Pastorick says families should practice an escape plan with two exits and a meeting point outside to be best prepared for emergencies. Pastorick advises residents to test their smoke alarms monthly.
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Pastorick says if you don’t have a smoke alarm or need help installing one, take advantage of Operation Save-A-Life. The state initiative provides free fire alarms, which residents can apply for online or over the phone.
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A new study shows that Northwestern State is a major driver of economic growth in central and northwest Louisiana. President James Genovese (JEN-oh-vehz) says the study by labor market analytics firm Lightcast shows a total economic impact of almost 500-million dollars.
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Genovese says Northwestern has proven to be a great investment to the taxpayers in the region, saying for every dollar they spend, they get $1.60 back. He says the study also shows how students benefit financially from their Northwestern bachelor’s degrees.
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Genovese says it’s not just the taxpayers who benefit by investing in the university – the tuition-paying students greatly benefit as well.
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The LSU football team kicked off fall camp today. Head coach Brian Kelly has raved about his team ahead of his fourth season in Baton Rouge. He says he’s seen a tight-knit group doing the necessary things to win.
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Kelly has gone 0-and-3 in week one games at LSU, and he’ll have another tough test at Clemson this season. Kelly hasn’t shied away from the big game, but he says they aren’t just empty words. His staff has been working since January.
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LSU welcomed the nation’s top-ranked transfer class this offseason to build what Kelly has called his best roster yet.