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Louisiana Senate advances bill to pour $50m more into fortified roof program
2+ week, 5+ day ago (484+ words) Louisiana lawmakers are moving to expand the state's fortified roof program ahead of hurricane season, sending a bill to the Senate that would direct more than $50 million in surplus insurance funds toward grants to harden roofs. If approved, the measure…...
Lawmakers to propose bills to drive down insurance prices
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (56+ words) wwltv. com Lawmakers to propose bills to drive down insurance prices To stream WWL TV on your phone, you need the WWL TV app. Download the WWL TV app Next up in 5 Example video title will go here for this…...
Is a "Fortified" roof the secret to lowering insurance? Louisiana lawmakers think so
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (334+ words) As the legislative session kicks off this Monday, some Louisiana lawmakers are arriving at the Capitol with a singular focus: making the state more affordable. At the heart of that mission is a push to overhaul the state's homeowners' insurance…...
Fortified Roof Lottery Reopens: How to lower your homeowners insurance
8+ mon, 4+ week ago (377+ words) NEW ORLEANS " A new round of the Louisiana Fortified Roof Grant Program'opens next week, offering homeowners a chance to secure up to $10, 000'for a stronger roof. This initiative is designed to combat rising insurance rates by making homes more resilient…...
New insurance policy threatens New Orleans' second line season
9+ mon, 2+ week ago (300+ words) NEW ORLEANS " As New Orleans prepares for the return of second line season later this month, Social Aid and Pleasure Clubs across the city are raising concerns about a new insurance mandate that they say could threaten a cornerstone of…...
Here is what Governor Landry's bills targeting insurance crisis, DOTD reform, means for drivers and homeowners
10+ mon, 3+ week ago (339+ words) BATON ROUGE, La. " Every bill signed by Governor Jeff Landry on Monday either directly addresses Louisiana's ongoing insurance crisis or indirectly impacts the state's insurance landscape. One major piece of legislation is House Bill 145, which doubles the tax deduction for…...
Stronger homes, lower costs: New Orleans developers build for hurricane resilience and lower insurance rates
11+ mon, 4+ hour ago (336+ words) NEW ORLEANS " With hurricane season underway, homeowners across the Gulf Coast face the annual anxiety of storm preparation. But Oji Alexander, a local developer, says your home shouldn't be one of the things you worry about. "We need to build…...
Legislative Session Nears End: Have lawmakers done enough to address home insurance costs?
11+ mon, 1+ week ago (488+ words) NEW ORLEANS " As Louisiana's legislative session draws to a close Thursday evening, the critical issue of rising insurance costs continues to cast a long shadow over homeowners and renters alike. Skyrocketing premiums have been passed on to tenants, and some…...
Slew of new laws target auto, property insurance costs
11+ mon, 3+ week ago (267+ words) WWL Louisiana - News at 5 To stream WWL on your phone, you need the WWL app. BATON ROUGE, La. " Wednesday, Governor Jeff Landry signed a stack of bills into law that he says will lower car and property insurance rates for…...