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New 2026 Louisiana reform bills aim to lower auto insurance costs

Tuesday, January 6 by Louisiana Radio Network

A package of auto insurance reform bills went into effect on January 1st. Can they reduce auto insurance premiums? Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of Louisiana CEO Ben Albright says the modified comparative fault law should help to reduce excessive claims cost. Albright says... Read More.

New Louisiana law implemented January 1st stipulates that only contractors with a residential construction or roofing license can legally perform roofing work

Monday, January 5 by Louisiana Radio Network

If you need a new roof, a new law went into effect on January 1st that you should know about. Executive Director of the State Licensing Board for Contractors, Brad Hassert, says only contractors with a residential construction or roofing license can legally perform... Read More.

Saints and Pelicans owner Gayle Benson, Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry heading to New York City to pursue 2031 Super Bowl as well as future NBA All-Star Games

Monday, January 5 by Louisiana Radio Network

Saints and Pelicans owner Gayle Benson and Governor Landry are in New York to try to lure two major events to New Orleans - the 2031 Super Bowl and a future NBA All-Star Game. NOLA.com columnist Jeff Duncan says if New Orleans fails to... Read More.

According to U.S. Mint Director Paul Hollis of Mandeville, pennies are no longer minted, but will remain in circulation for the foreseeable future

Monday, January 5 by Louisiana Radio Network

The federal government minted its last penny about two months ago, but it will be decades before the penny becomes a rare coin. Newly confirmed U.S. Mint Director Paul Hollis from Mandeville says enough pennies have been minted to stack them to the moon... Read More.

“Hope out of Darkness”: Statue commemorating wrongfully enslaved man Solomon Northup unveiled in Marksville

Monday, January 5 by Louisiana Radio Network

A statue was unveiled in Avoyelles Parish on Sunday to commemorate the 165th anniversary of the liberation of a wrongfully enslaved man. Solomon Northup was born a free black man in upstate New York in 1807; Melissa Howell, a direct descendant, says in 1841,... Read More.

Energy needs, auto insurance reform among many issues facing Louisiana lawmakers heading into 2026 legislative session

Monday, January 5 by Louisiana Radio Network

In three months, state lawmakers will head to Baton Rouge for the regular legislative session. Senate President Cameron Henry anticipates a lengthy discussion about the state's future energy needs with construction beginning on two massive data centers and the possibility of more data centers... Read More.

LSU Health Shreveport advises utilizing S.M.A.R.T. goals to follow through on New Year’s health resolutions

Monday, January 5 by Louisiana Radio Network

If the New Year resolved to lead a healthier lifestyle, LSU Health Shreveport Director of Institutional Wellness Dr. Marie Vasquez Morgan has some advice. She says maintaining any resolution starts with setting S.M.A.R.T. goals. S.M.A.R.T. is an acronym that stands for "Specific Measurable Achievable Relevant... Read More.

Future of LSU coaches leading Ole Miss playoff run uncertain after Sugar Bowl win

Friday, January 2 by Louisiana Radio Network

Ole Miss is headed to the Fiesta Bowl to face Miami with a trip to the national championship on the line, but there's been uncertainty about whether the six LSU assistant coaches on the Rebels' staff will continue coaching. Tiger Rag Editor Glenn Guilbeau... Read More.

Cassidy facing multiple challengers in 2026

Friday, January 2 by Louisiana Radio Network

The big political story for 2026 will be the U.S. Senate race as Republican incumbent Bill Cassidy faces several challengers from his own party. State Treasurer John Fleming, state senator Blake Miguez, state representative Julie Emerson and PSC Commissioner Eric Skrmetta are seeking to... Read More.

Louisiana Department of Health announces funding for rural healthcare

Friday, January 2 by Louisiana Radio Network

The Louisiana Department of Health said the state will receive $208 million through the Rural Health Transformation Program, established when Congress approved President Trump's Working Families Tax Cuts legislation. LDH Secretary Bruce Greenstein said this funding will improve healthcare access in rural communities. "Congress and... Read More.

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New 2026 Louisiana reform bills aim to lower auto insurance costs

New Louisiana law implemented January 1st stipulates that only contractors with a residential construction or roofing license can legally perform roofing work

Saints and Pelicans owner Gayle Benson, Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry heading to New York City to pursue 2031 Super Bowl as well as future NBA All-Star Games

According to U.S. Mint Director Paul Hollis of Mandeville, pennies are no longer minted, but will remain in circulation for the foreseeable future

“Hope out of Darkness”: Statue commemorating wrongfully enslaved man Solomon Northup unveiled in Marksville

Energy needs, auto insurance reform among many issues facing Louisiana lawmakers heading into 2026 legislative session

LSU Health Shreveport advises utilizing S.M.A.R.T. goals to follow through on New Year’s health resolutions

Future of LSU coaches leading Ole Miss playoff run uncertain after Sugar Bowl win

Cassidy facing multiple challengers in 2026

Louisiana Department of Health announces funding for rural healthcare

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