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June 11, 2019
Gov. John Bel Edwards and legislators failed miserably this past session when it comes to solving one of the state’s biggest problems adversely impacting just about everyone — out-of-control auto insurance premiums.
Politicians talk a good game when it comes to…
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The head of the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry Stephen Waguespack spoke with Brian about the legislative session.
Why are auto insurance rates so high in Louisiana?
Stephen talks about what he considered to be the most important bill in the…
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June 10, 2019
The business community came away with both wins and losses during the recent legislative session, which Louisiana Association of Business and Industry President Stephen Waguespack describes as “a good news, bad news session.”
On the plus side, lawmakers approved…
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May 20, 2019
Stephen Waguespack, the head of Louisiana Association of Business and Industry, joined Brian on the show to discuss what’s going on at the state capitol. Waguespack talks about the failed bill that would lower our car insurance in the state. He…
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May 6, 2019
Several business leaders are backing a bill—set to be heard Tuesday in committee—to reduce auto insurance rates in Louisiana, but the industry pushing the hardest is also one that could need it the most: agriculture.
Farmers, mill operators and agriculture…
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April 29, 2019
The Louisiana House of Representatives unanimously passed a statewide framework for ridesharing in the state, just as more than 40 states across the country have passed. Now, Louisianians have the opportunity to call on their senators to act by…
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April 28, 2019
A bill aimed at changing Louisiana’s jury system in an effort to reduce the high cost of auto insurance cleared the state House last week and is awaiting action in the Senate. Three previous efforts to do something similar…
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April 23, 2019
In an effort to increase support for his proposed gasoline tax to fund highway construction projects, Baton Rouge Rep. Steve Carter is scrapping a controversial provision that called for redirecting revenues generated by a temporary, half-cent sales tax from…
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April 22, 2019
It’s an election year in Louisiana; the governor’s race front and center, of course. But the Legislature is currently in session with several buzz worthy items up for consideration.
What are some of the topics facing our lawmakers, and is…
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April 18, 2019
Louisiana legislators have never hesitated to approve constitutional amendments that let voters decide controversial issues they consider too hot to handle themselves. However, when it is an issue with which they don’t agree and that voters might favor, they…
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April 15, 2019
A House committee on Monday endorsed several changes that supporters hope will create a legal environment that will lead to lower automobile insurance rates.
Louisiana currently has the second-highest average auto insurance rates in the nation behind Michigan, lawmakers said,…
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May 22, 2018
By: Stephen Waguespack
For almost three years, the state Capitol has been absolutely, positively one thing: chaotic.
The 6th special session during this time-period begins this week and will once again pit the Administration’s desire for tax revenue against the Legislature’s lack…
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