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Jim Beam column:Louisiana governors have stroke

Never underestimate the power of Louisiana governors. Republican Gov. Jeff Landry proved once again this week that if he wants something bad enough he usually ... Read more

by Jim Beam, Saturday, May 25, 2024 6:34 am

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Jim Beam column: New constitution is tough sell

The late-Gov. Edwin W. Edwards made it clear during his 1971 and 1972 campaign for governor that the rewriting of a new state constitution was ... Read more

by Jim Beam, Wednesday, May 22, 2024 6:18 am

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Jim Beam column: Landry scores major victory

With just over two weeks to go in the current legislative session, there can be little doubt in anyone’s mind that Republican Gov. Jeff Landry ... Read more

by Jim Beam, Saturday, May 18, 2024 6:26 am

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Jim Beam column: ‘You win some; you lose some’

When it comes to reforming Louisiana insurance laws, it appears that the Legislature is making some progress on property insurance changes, but not so much ... Read more

by Jim Beam, Wednesday, May 15, 2024 6:33 am

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Jim Beam column:Amended bill is unacceptable

Louisiana legislators through the years have proved they know how to overcome controversial legislation. Sen. Jay Morris, R-West Monroe, is the latest to use that ... Read more

by Jim Beam, Saturday, May 11, 2024 6:44 am

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Jim Beam column: Insurance is voters’ nightmare

No one should be surprised about a newspaper poll that shows Louisiana voters continue to be unhappy about the high cost of property insurance. Legislation ... Read more

by Jim Beam, Wednesday, May 8, 2024 6:31 am

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House OKs bill to make it easier for companies to cancel home insurance policies

By Jacob Matthews | LSU Manship School News Service The Louisiana House approved a bill this week to phase out a rule that a home ... Read more

by Jim Beam, Saturday, May 4, 2024 6:57 am

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Jim Beam column:Landry setbacks positive gains

Reasonable Louisiana legislators have managed to slow down the runaway Gov. Jeff Landry political power train. The first time they slowed it down was during ... Read more

by Jim Beam, Saturday, May 4, 2024 6:56 am

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Geymann’s three carbon capture bills move through committee

Three carbon capture bills by Republican Rep. Brett Geymann of Moss Bluff have been approved by the Senate Natural Resources Committee and are awaiting final ... Read more

by Jim Beam, Friday, May 3, 2024 1:10 pm

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Jim Beam column:PAR, CABL have right solutions

The Louisiana House has managed to steamroll a number of questionable bills through the lower chamber and send them to the Senate. Republican members of ... Read more

by Jim Beam, Wednesday, May 1, 2024 6:31 am

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