Wesley Muller (Louisiana Illuminator)

Legislation focuses on consumers and targets trial lawyers.

Both proposals had wide public interest but not enough GOP support.

Homeowners who have paid off their mortgage would be eligible.

Lawmakers are suspicious of contractors who go "door to door" to find customers after storms.

In a surprise agenda change for Wednesday’s meeting, the Louisiana Public Service Commission will consider terminating a statewide energy efficiency program it just recently hired a contractor to run after spending 14 years to create it.

The two Republicans take potshots at each other’s plans to lower auto coverage rates.

Legislative agenda targets trial lawyers and insurance companies.

A food vendor at the Louisiana Crawfish Festival in St. Bernard Parish has served Chinese-sourced crustaceans and failed to disclose it as required under state law, organizers have confirmed.

Early voter turnout so far is very low for Louisiana’s March 29 election to decide the fate of four constitutional amendments and, for some voters, local races and tax referendums.

Louisiana homeowners are saving 22% on annual premiums due to roof upgrades.